Table 3.
Effects of xylanase on the number of microbial flora in piglets' intestinal.
| Item | Group 1 (Control) | Group 2 (BX group) | Group 3 (TX group) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | |||
| Ileum | 7.7 ± 0.1a | 6.7 ± 0.2b | 6.8 ± 0.1b |
| Appendix | 6.5 ± 0.2 | 6.3 ± 0.2 | 6.1 ± 0.1 |
| Lactobacillus | |||
| Ileum | 7.4 ± 0.2c | 8.6 ± 0.2b | 9.4 ± 0.2a |
| Appendix | 7.8 ± 0.2 | 8.4 ± 0.2 | 8.3 ± 0.2 |
BX = bacterial xylanase; TX = Tri-bacterial xylanase.
a,b Within a row, means without a common superscript differ (P < 0.05).