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John R. Pluske
Researcher at Murdoch University
Publications - 311
Citations - 10464
John R. Pluske is an academic researcher from Murdoch University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Weaning & Feed conversion ratio. The author has an hindex of 46, co-authored 304 publications receiving 9264 citations. Previous affiliations of John R. Pluske include Massey University & University of Western Australia.
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Factors influencing the structure and function of the small intestine in the weaned pig: a review
TL;DR: The major factors implicated in the aetiology of marked changes to the histology and biochemistry of the small intestine, such as villous atrophy and crypt hyperplasia, which cause decreased digestive and absorptive capacity and contribute to post-weaning diarrhoea are outlined.
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A review of interactions between dietary fibre and the intestinal mucosa, and their consequences on digestive health in young non-ruminant animals
TL;DR: Evidence that some components of dietary fibre may improve gut health, or alternatively enhance gut perturbation and subsequent diarrhoea in young animals (including piglets, chickens and children) is presented.
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Gastrointestinal health and function in weaned pigs: a review of feeding strategies to control post‐weaning diarrhoea without using in‐feed antimicrobial compounds
TL;DR: Some of nutritional strategies known to improve structure and function of gastrointestinal tract and (or) promote post-weaning growth with special emphasis on probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, trace minerals and dietary protein source and level are focused on.
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Strategic use of feed ingredients and feed additives to stimulate gut health and development in young pigs.
TL;DR: A combination of different approaches may provide the most effective alternative to in-feed antibiotics and the positive effects of gut health-promoting microbes should be weighed against the increased energy and nutrient costs to support these microbes.
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Environmentally-acquired bacteria influence microbial diversity and natural innate immune responses at gut surfaces
Imke Mulder,Bettina Schmidt,Christopher R. Stokes,Marie Lewis,Mick Bailey,Rustam Aminov,James I. Prosser,Bhupinder P. Gill,John R. Pluske,Claus-Dieter Mayer,Corran C. Musk,Denise Kelly +11 more
TL;DR: It is observed that a microbiota dominated by lactobacilli may function to maintain mucosal immune homeostasis and limit pathogen colonization of the adult gut and mucosal innate immune function.