Influence of body lesion severity on oxidative status and gut microbiota of weaned pigs
Body lesions in pigs are a common welfare concern, particularly during the weaning period. These lesions can lead to pain, infection, and impaired mobility, resulting in reduced growth performance and increased mortality. Moreover, weaning stress can affect gut microbiota, immune response and increa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-06-01
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Series: | Animal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731123001143 |