Tissue-specific responses of antioxidant pathways to poor hygiene conditions in growing pigs divergently selected for feed efficiency

Tissue-specific responses of antioxidant pathways to poor hygiene conditions in growing pigs divergently selected for feed efficiency

Abstract Background Poor hygiene of housing induces a systemic inflammatory response. Because inflammation and oxidative stress are processes that can sustain each other, the ways pigs are able to activate their antioxidant defenses are critical for production performance and health during periods w...

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Main Authors: K. Sierżant, M-H. Perruchot, E. Merlot, N. Le Floc’h, F. Gondret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Adipose tissue
Antioxidant enzymes
Feed efficiency
Hygienic challenge
Oxidative stress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-2107-2

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