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Revolutionary Peptide Reduces Antibiotic Need in Swine
5/20/2025
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- A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan reveals a powerful bacteria-fighting molecule, porcine ?-defensin 5 (pBD-5), that boosts pigs' immune systems. This innovative peptide promises to lessen the need for antibiotics in treating swine dysentery, paving the way for better animal welfare and enhanced food security in Canada’s swine industry.
