Insulin resistance (IR) refers to the decrease in the efficiency of insulin-induced glucose uptake and utilization,and is an important factor in the decline in sow feed intake. IR in sow is often associated with hypertrophy, oxidative stress and inflammatory response during gestation. Changes in gut microbiota during pregnancy are important causes of sow’s IR. As a prebiotic substance,functional oligosaccharides can improve sow’s IR by regulating the homeostasis of gut microbiota and improving the body’s antioxidant and immune capabilities. ...
