Piglet mortality is a major issue for the pork industry globally and until recently, the main method for improving growth performance and reducing disease in commercial practice is centred on anti-microbial use. Antibiotic resistance is a global concern and, as such, animal production industries are seeking alternatives to antibiotics. Different approaches under investigation include but are not limited to management of the intestinal microbial environment. The gastrointestinal microbiota is involved in a myriad of processes that impact host health and well-being. Recently, interest in maintaining a healthy microbiome in order to improve herd health is increasing. In this article, we focus on faecal microbiota transplantation as a method for manipulating and improving the gastrointestinal microbiota in pigs in order to improve health and performance.

仔猪死亡率是全球猪肉行业的一个主要问题，直到最近，在商业实践中提高生长性能和减少疾病的主要方法还是以抗菌药物为中心。抗生素耐药性是全球关注的问题，因此，动物生产行业正在寻求抗生素的替代品。研究中的不同方法包括但不限于肠道微生物环境的管理。胃肠道微生物群参与影响宿主健康和福祉的众多过程。最近，对维持健康的微生物组以改善畜群健康的兴趣正在增加。在这篇文章中，