This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Achyranthes Bidentata Polysaccharide (ABP) on growth performance, inflammatory responses and hormones in weaned piglets after Escherichia coli Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenges. A total of 48 crossbred (Duroc x Large; White x Landrace) male pigs weaned at 28 days of age (8.45±0.14 kg) were randomly allotted to one of four treatments by initial BW in a 2×2 factorial design that included a dietary addition of ABP (0 or 500 mg kg-1) and immunological challenge (with LPS or saline). On day 1...
