Shim (2005) reported that supplementing inulin-type fructans to weaning pig diets may be a practical strategy to reduce weaning-related transition in intestinal microflora by supporting growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, thereby decreasing
intestinal pathogens like E. coli. Furthermore, Hu and Wang (2001) observed that supplementation of 0.50 and 0.75% fructooligosaccharides improved the concentration of Bifidobacteria (299.5 and 314.8%, respectively) and Lactobacillus (97.4 and 141.7%, respectively) in finishing pigs