This invention belongs to the field of
biotechnology, specifically relating to an
antimicrobial peptide for improving intestinal health and combating
diarrhea in animals, and its preparation method. The invention prepares a novel
antimicrobial peptide with the
amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:1. Experiments have verified that after one week of feeding in an unfamiliar environment, the
antimicrobial peptide can slightly increase the levels of propionic acid and
butyric acid in the experimental group of cats. Furthermore, the overall BCFAs levels in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group before and after transportation. Although there were no significant differences in α-diversity and β-diversity between the experimental group fed the antimicrobial peptide and the control group, feeding the antimicrobial peptide significantly increased the levels of
Bacteroides, Parabacterium, and
Prevotella in the experimental group, and significantly reduced the levels of harmful
bacteria Salmonella and
Actinomyces. Therefore, the antimicrobial peptide of this invention can be used to prepare products for improving intestinal health and combating
diarrhea in animals, such as feed additives or oral liquids.