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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1809-9 |