Allium sativum L. for prophylaxis of diarrhea in weaned piglets

Background Postweaning infection with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli strains leads to high morbidity and mortality in piglets. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) exhibits antibacterial, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Garlic could be an alternative or complementary prophylaxis and therapy, but established dose regimens are missing