Fig. 2From: Potential of a fucoidan-rich Ascophyllum nodosum extract to reduce Salmonella shedding and improve gastrointestinal health in weaned pigs naturally infected with SalmonellaEffect of dietary treatments on faecal consistency during the first 21 d post-weaning. The scoring system was from 1 to 5: (1) hard, firm faeces; (2) slightly soft faeces; (3) soft, partially formed faeces; (4) loose, semi-liquid faeces; (5) watery, mucous like faeces [43]. Data are expressed as least-square mean values ± SEM represented in vertical bars. A total of 12 replicates were used per dietary treatment (replicate = pen). ANE, Ascophyllum nodosum extract; ZnO, Zinc oxideBack to article page