The effects of sow viremia and maternal antibodies in porcine circovirus 2 on viral infection and weight of piglets

The aim of this study was to characterize the porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) infections in farrowing sows and to evaluate an association with piglet viremia and weight. Twenty sows and 100 newborn piglets were studied. Colostrum and serum of the sows were obtained on the day of parturition. Milk sample...

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Main Authors: P.F. Gerber, F.M. Garrocho, Z.I.P. Lobato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2014-04-01
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352014000200012&lng=en&tlng=en