Table 3.
Mean ± SE of histological alterations by I See Inside (ISI) methodology in liver and cecum at 14 days of age, evaluating the challenge and the use of feed additives interaction.
| Treatment | ISI liver | Villus height (μm) | Villus thickness (μm) | Area (μm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-challenge | 9.93 ± 0.7b | 164 ± 8.0b | 91 ± 7.0b | 14,924 ± 1,591a |
| S. Heildelberg Challenge (SHC) | 20.31 ± 0.5a | 176 ± 8.0a | 108 ± 7.00a | 19,008 ± 1,591b |
| NC + Short-chain organic acids (SCOA) | 12.31 ± 0.7b | 158 ± 8.0b | 95 ± 7.00b | 15,010 ± 1,591a |
| SHC + SCOA | 19.10 ± 0.5a | 175 ± 8.0a | 106 ± 7.00a | 18,550 ± 1,591b |
a,bDifferent letters in the same row indicate significant difference at P < 0.05.