Fig. 8

Schematic diagram. Schematic showing the results of integrated metagenomic, culturomics, and metabolomic analyses of the beneficial roles of MSP in weaning pigs. MSP increased the relative abundance of commensal Lactobacillus strains as well as improvement of BCAA production and energy metabolism. Furthermore, enhanced concentration of BCAA coupled with intestinal mucosal barrier integrity are considered to benefit piglets digest nutrients more efficiently, resulting in improved growth performance