This research investigates glutamate as an alternative to antibiotics for treating diarrhoea in piglets. Early separation from their mothers causes stress, weakening immunity and increasing infection risk. Supplementing piglets with glutamate improved gut health, reduced diarrhoea, and enhanced growth, offering a potential strategy to reduce antibiotic resistance.
This research investigates how avian metapneumovirus spreads in poultry facilities and tests far-UVC light as a safe disinfection strategy. By studying viral survival on surfaces and in air, the work aims to prevent costly outbreaks, protect animal welfare, and reduce risks to human health through a One Health approach.