What are the challenges in this part of the digestive tract?

A large microbial community which aids hind gut fermentation. If the microbiota is imbalanced it can negatively impact the fermentation of undigested nutrients. Problems such as swine dysentery, coccidiosis or salmonellosis can damage the gut mucosa.

What solution could be provided by a probiotic?

Look for a probiotic that:

• Maintains the optimum microbiota in the hind gut preventing colonisation by non-beneficial bacteria.