The use of functional amino acids in different categories of pigs - A review

N Hodkovicova, S Halas, K Tosnerova, K Stastny and M Svoboda
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N Hodkovicova: Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic
S Halas: Department of Animal Nutrition and Husbandry, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice, Kosice, Slovak Republic
K Tosnerova: Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic
K Stastny: Department of Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Research Institute, Brno, Czech Republic
M Svoboda: Ruminant and Swine Clinic, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic

Veterinární medicína, 2023, vol. 68, issue 8, 299-312

Abstract: The present review deals with a particularly important topic: the use of functional amino acids in different categories of pigs. It is especially relevant in the context of the current efforts to reduce the use of antibiotics in pig farming and the search for possible alternatives to replace them. The review is based on the definition that functional amino acids (FAAs) are classified as dispensable amino acids, but with additional biological functions, i.e., not only are they used for protein formation, but they are also involved in regulating essential metabolic pathways to improve health, survival, growth, and development. We describe the mechanism of action of individual FAAs and their potential use in pigs, including glutamate, glutamine, arginine, branched-chain amino acids (i.e., leucine, isoleucine, and valine), tryptophan and glycine. The work is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the FAAs and their role in the overall health of sows and their offspring. The second part describes the use of functional amino acids in piglets after weaning. Part three examines the use of functional amino acids in growing and fattening pigs and their impact on meat quality.

Keywords: epithelial barrier; oxidative stress; pregnancy; sow; weaning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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