Associations between animal and herd management factors, serological response to three respiratory pathogens and pluck lesions in finisher pigs on a farrow-to-finish farm
Abstract Background Serological screening is a common method to monitor antibody response to pathogen exposure, but results could vary due to several factors. This study aimed to quantify animal and management related factors associated with variation in antibody levels in finisher pigs at slaughter...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-020-00173-z |