Effect of age, gestation and lactation on faecal IgA and calprotectin concentrations in dogs*
Faecal calprotectin and IgA have been suggested as non-invasive markers of gut health. Faecal calprotectin is a marker of intestinal inflammation in adults, whereas IgA has been suggested as a marker of intestinal immunity. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of gestation, la...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Nutritional Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679014000445/type/journal_article |