Effects of Bio-probiotic Betel Bokashi on Raising Pigs and Preventing Diarrhea in Young Piglets in Central Vietnam

Abstract

Infection of Escherichia coli in piglets is identified as one of major problems in pig husbandry. Data were collected from different experiments conducted at farm levels and results showed that the percentage of piglets infected with E. coli was very high. E. coli infected healthy piglets were up to 48.9% and E. coli infected diarrhea piglets accounted for 88.3%. Using Betel Bokashi and antibiotics in treatment brings about different results. Out of 48 infected piglets, 15 piglets were selected for three groups treatment with five each group. Results showed that 92.3% diarrhea piglets treated with Betel Bokashi recovered in 3.85 d, while 100% and 88.23% treated with antibiotics were cured in 4 d and 4.01 d, respectively. Post-treatment piglets in group 3 grew up faster than group 1 and group 2, with gains 231, 218 and 212 g, respectively.