Maximising the production of colostrum
Colostrum has an important function providing the piglet with a maternally derived, passive immunity after birth.
30 September 2019
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D. Solà-Oriol
Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Science, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona,
Josep Gasa
Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service, Department of Animal and Food Science, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona,
