Effects of diosmectite-Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, intestine microbiota, mucosal architecture of weaned pigs

•DS-L. acidophilus protected L. acidophilus from simulated gastrointestinal juices.•DS-L. acidophilus was effective in enhancing the growth, intestine microflora and mucosal architecture of weaned pigs.•DS-L. acidophilus had better effects than DS, L. acidophilus or DS+L. acidophilus.