The immune system of the neonatal and weaner piglet: a review.
The article reviews aspects of the immune system of the piglet from birth to weaning which may have practical application for the veterinarian. Subjects discussed are colostral immunity, the ability of the piglet to mount an immune response, the effect of weaning on the immune system, factors involved in the cause of post-weaning scours and its control.
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000276:immunology; D013552:Swine / Q000276:immunology*