Table 5.
Effects of dietary SAB powder on intestinal and caecal bacterial populations (lg10 CFU/g wet intestinal/caecal content).
| Parameter | SAB 0% | SAB 0.025% | SAB 0.05% | SEM | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intestinal content | |||||
| E. coli | 6.361 a | 6.359 a | 6.357 b | 0.001 | 0.0100 |
| Staphylococci | 6.169 a | 6.165 ab | 6.163 b | 0.001 | 0.0118 |
| Lactobacilli | 7.404 a | 7.412 b | 7.419 c | 0.002 | ˂0.0001 |
| Salmonella spp. | absent | absent | absent | NA | NA |
| Caecal content | |||||
| E. coli | 10.191 a | 10.190 a | 10.174 b | 0.003 | <0.0002 |
| Staphylococci | 8.836 a | 8.829 a | 8.819 b | 0.003 | 0.0013 |
| Lactobacilli | 11.564 a | 11.637 b | 11.665 c | 0.011 | <0.0001 |
| Salmonella spp. | absent | absent | absent | NA | NA |
a, b, c Means in the same line with different superscripts differ significantly (p < 0.05). NA: not calculated, n = 10.