Variations in porcine colostrum oligosaccharide composition between breeds and in association with sow maternal performance

Abstract Background Oligosaccharides (OS) are indigestible carbohydrates naturally found in milk. The composition of porcine colostrum OS may influence the growth and the health of the neonate and consuming optimal concentrations of OS may reduce piglet susceptibility to illness. In this manner, tar...

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Main Authors: Paolo Trevisi, Diana Luise, Savanna Won, Jaime Salcedo, Micol Bertocchi, Daniela Barile, Paolo Bosi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-020-0430-x