Table 5. Effects of turmeric supplementation on fecal score of piglets

Items Control Turmeric SEM p-value
Fecal score1)
 Week 1 3.29 3.50 0.10 0.22
 Week 2 3.43 3.24 0.06 0.08
 Week 3 3.29 3.21 0.06 0.22
 Week 4 3.40 3.50 0.05 0.03
 Week 5 3.41 3.24 0.04 0.08
 Week 6 3.51 3.36 0.05 0.009
Fecal scores were determined using the following fecal scoring system: 1 hard, dry pellet; 2 firm, formed stool; 3 soft, moist stool that retains shape; 4 soft, unformed stool that assumes shape of container; 5 watery liquid that can be poured.