Zastosowanie fruktanow o wlasciwosciach prebiotycznych w zywieniu zwierzat gospodarskich

The results of studies on the use of prebiotic fructans in animal diets have been discussed in the article. The mechanism of beneficial effects of fructans in organism could be linked to their prebiotic properties, i.e. stimulation of intestinal growth of bifidobacteria. Results of animal experiments indicate that fructans can increase intestinal production of short-chain fatty acids, decrease intestinal pH and the production of fecal odors, stimulate mineral absorption and positively affect immune functions in pigs, poultry and rabbits.