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This experiment mainly studies the effects of adding Fe-Gly to the diet on the growth performance, iron nutritional status, and intestinal morphology of weaned piglets infected with ETEC. The study found that adding 50\u202fmg of Fe-Gly to the diet significantly increased ADFI and ADG by 30.6 and 35.3%, respectively (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &amp;lt;\u202f0.05), and alleviated the issues of diarrhea and reduced growth performance caused by ETEC infection. The diarrhea rate decreased by 40% (from 31.25 to 18.75%). In addition to protecting the health of piglets, adding Fe-Gly can also increase the TIBC level in piglet serum (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &amp;lt; 0.05), enhancing their ability to bind and transport iron. From the gene expression results and tissue section results, adding Fe-Gly can also alleviate the damage to the jejunum caused by ETEC challenge to some extent (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &amp;lt; 0.05). In conclusion, adding 50\u202fmg of Fe-Gly can meet the daily needs of piglets, improve iron utilization efficiency, and reduce the residual iron in the intestines. 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