Impact of Type of Parturition on Colostrum Microbiota Composition and Puppy Survival

Impact of Type of Parturition on Colostrum Microbiota Composition and Puppy Survival

The objective of our study was to determine whether the type of parturition affects the microbiota of the colostrum and the growth and survival of the puppies. Seventy-nine newborn puppies were divided into three groups regarding the type of parturition: vaginal delivery (VD), elective caesarean sec...

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Main Authors: Leonida Kajdič, Tanja Plavec, Irena Zdovc, Anja Kalin, Maja Zakošek Pipan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
neonatology
birth
puppies
microbiota
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1897

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