Linseed oil in the maternal diet during gestation and lactation modifies fatty acid composition, mucosal architecture, and mast cell regulation of the ileal barrier in piglets[Nutrimail]Linseed oil supplementation of sow diets during gestation and lactation modifies piglet ileal structure and physiology |
Census structure (I)[Management]Carles Casanovas![]() One of the main objectives for a herd of sows is to achieve a correct homogeneity of the productive batches. |
Porcine parvovirus- and porcine circovirus 2-associated reproductive failure and neonatal mortality in crossbred Indian pigs[swine abstracts]Results of this study suggest for the first time occurrence of PPV and coinfection with PCV2 in crossbred Indian pigs affected with reproductive problem and neonatal mortality. |
Diagnostic tests for pleuropneumonia (Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae) (2/2)[What the experts say ]Jill Thomson![]() The best approach is to submit dead pigs or live affected pigs to the diagnostic laboratory for post-mortem examination. |
Environmentally-acquired bacteria influence microbial diversity and natural innate immune responses at gut surfaces[swine abstracts]The extent to which early-life environment impacts on microbial diversity of the adult gut and subsequent immune processes has not been comprehensively investigated thus far. We addressed this important question using the pig as a model to evaluate the impact of early-life environment on microbe/host gut interactions during development. |
Mycotoxin binders and a liquid immunity enhancer: effects on the growth performance of wean-to-finish pigs[Nutrimail]The use of mycotoxin binders on diets with a mycotoxin concentration below the practical quantitation limit does not improve growth performance |
Conditions for breeding during weaning[pig welfare]Paolo Candotti![]() The new test in the welfare section is dedicated to conditions during weaning. |