Influence of birth order, birth weight, colostrum and serum immunoglobulin G on neonatal piglet survival

Influence of birth order, birth weight, colostrum and serum immunoglobulin G on neonatal piglet survival

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intake of colostrum after birth is essential to stimulate intestinal growth and function, and to provide systemic immunological protection via absorption of Immunoglobulin G (IgG). The birth order and weight of 745 piglets (from 75 l...

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Main Authors: Cabrera Rafael A, Lin Xi, Campbell Joy M, Moeser Adam J, Odle Jack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Birth order
Birth weight
Immunoglobulin G
Colostrum
Survivability
Online Access:http://www.jasbsci.com/content/3/1/42

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