Differences in Intestinal Barrier Development between Intrauterine Growth Restricted and Normal Birth Weight Piglets
Intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) piglets are born at term but have low birth mass and a characteristic shape of the head. Impaired general condition, especially in intestinal function, leads to an increase in the occurrence of diarrhoea and high mortality in the first days of life. So far, the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/4/990 |