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Haptoglobin and C-reactive protein as biomarkers in the serum, saliva and meat juice of pigs experimentally infected with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus

[swine abstracts]

The correlations found suggest that the measurement of Hp and CRP in saliva and meat juice could serve as complementary, or possibly alternative, biomarkers of pig herd-health.

Sow vaccination modulates the colonization of piglets by Haemophilus parasuis

[swine abstracts]

This work studied the colonization of H. parasuis in healthy piglets coming from vaccinated and non-vaccinated sows.

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed as an n-3 fatty acid source for finishing pigs: Effects on fatty acid composition and fat stability of the meat and internal fat, growth performance, and meat sensory characteristics

[Nutrimail]

The use of chia seed in the finishing swine diets may change the fatty acid profil of pork.

Effects of dietary lactose levels during different starter phases on the performance of weaning pigs

[swine abstracts]

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate dietary lactose levels during different starter phases on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and fecal microbial populations.

Birth programming II

[Management]

Carles Casanovas

The gestation period in the majority of sows is usually around 113 to 115 days. However, a percentage of sows can give birth up to 3 days before or after, with complete normality.

Climate change and animal diseases (I)

[What the experts say ]

Montserrat Torremorell

With the earth warming up there is evidence of accelerated changes in habitat distribution changes that in turn may be affecting disease patterns and emergence of diseases.