Using serology in combination with acute phase proteins and cortisol to determine stress and immune function of early-weaned pigs

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 10, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 199-204

  Grellner, Gene F ^a   Fangman, Thomas J ^a   Carroll, Jeffery A ^a   Wiedmeyer, Charles E ^a  

^a Countryside Veterinary Clinic ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Acute phase proteins; Cortisol; Nursery; Swine; Wean to finish

Indexed keywords

MARTES PENNANTI; MYCOPLASMA HYOPNEUMONIAE; PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME VIRUS; SUIDAE; SUS SCROFA;

EID: 0036717351     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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