Phytosterols on growth performance, antioxidant enzymes and intestinal morphology in weaned piglets

BACKGROUND Plant extracts have been used widely to improve growth, lower cholesterol, and exert antioxidative defense and antimicrobial activities in animal production. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary phytosterols ( PS ) on growth performance, antioxidant enzymes and intestinal morphology in weaned piglets. RESULTS A total of 120 crossbred piglets, weighing 9.58 ± 0.26 kg, were randomly allocated to three...