The Review on Structure of Intestinal Flora at Different Growth Stages of Rabbits

Abstract

Abstract. Rabbits are both monogastric and herbivore animals, with special digestive and physiological characteristics. The establishment of healthy, stable and diverse digestive tract microflora is of great significance for rabbits to resist intestinal diseases. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the composition and diversity of intestinal microflora in different growth stages of rabbits.

Prebiotics Inulin Metabolism by Lactic Acid Bacteria From Young Rabbits

“…However, rabbits easily suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, especially in the weaning period, due to the fragility of their digestive system. According to the epidemic data and statistics in the rabbit industry, more than 75% of rabbits suffer from diarrhea, with an average mortality rate of 24% (2). Thus, since the 1950s antibiotics have been added to fodder, known as antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) (3).…”

“…Among them, inulin is an important dietary fiber present in about 45,000 plant species as a major storage carbohydrate, particularly in Helianthus tuberosus (Jerusalem artichoke), Dahlia pinnata (dahlia), and Cichorium intybus (chicory). Inulin is a linear fructan composed of fructosyl units [beta-() linkage] and usually contains one terminal glucose moiety [alpha (1,2) linkage] per molecule. These glycosidic linkages present in inulin make inulin resistant to hydrolysis by animal or human gastrointestinal enzymes.…”