The impact of parturition induction with cloprostenol on immunological parameters in the sow colostrum
Abstract Background Farrowing induction with prostaglandin F2 analogue cloprostenol is commonly used on commercial farms to manage the timing of farrowing. When labour induction is applied, the questions arise about possible side effects of such a hormonal intervention on physiological processes con...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-020-00174-y |