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This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Astragalus membranaceus stem and leaves fibre: AMSLF on the diarrheal incidence, growth performance, and immunity in weaned piglets. The study started with sixty (Landrace x Large white) piglets, weaned at 28 days with average weight of 8.84±1.12 kg. The completely randomized design was used to allocate different levels of AMSLF (0, 2.5, 5, and 7.5 g/kg). The result indicates that AMSLF increased (P<0.05) the growth performance. Also, there was an improvement (P<0.05) in the immune system of piglets fed AMSLF diet. In addition, the piglet’s diarrhoea incidence was decreased by AMSLF addition. In conclusion, dietary addition of AMSLF may be important at weaning to prevent diarrheal incidence, improve production and health of piglets.