Effects of divergent selection upon adrenocortical activity on immune traits in pig

Effects of divergent selection upon adrenocortical activity on immune traits in pig

Abstract Background The sustainability of farming and animal welfare requires the reconsideration of current selection schemes. In particular, implementation of new selection criteria related to animal health and welfare should help to produce more robust animals and to reduce anti-microbial use. Th...

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Main Authors: Julie Hervé, Elena Terenina, Karine Haurogné, Elodie Bacou, Elizaveta Kulikova, Marie Allard, Yvon Billon, Jean-Marie Bach, Pierre Mormède, Blandine Lieubeau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Stress
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis
Cortisol
LPS challenge
Genetics
Robustness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1809-9

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