Table 4.
Effects of ileum terminal antibiotic infusion (ITAI) on short chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations in colon of pigsa
| Itemb, μmol/g digesta | Control | Antibiotic | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetate | 65.68 ± 5.83 | 48.76 ± 5.08 | 0.054 |
| Propionate | 27.71 ± 2.62 | 19.32 ± 2.09 | 0.031 |
| Isobutyrate | 0.64 ± 0.10 | 0.33 ± 0.08 | 0.034 |
| Butyrate | 9.33 ± 0.88 | 4.06 ± 1.06 | 0.003 |
| Isovalerate | 1.04 ± 0.18 | 0.64 ± 0.07 | 0.075 |
| Valerate | 1.14 ± 0.10 | 0.62 ± 0.29 | 0.115 |
| Total SCFA | 105.55 ± 8.26 | 73.73 ± 7.06 | 0.015 |
aValues are mean ± SEMs; n = 6 /group
bTotal SCFA = total short-chain fatty acid