The effects of floor heating on body temperature, water consumption, stress response and immune competence around parturition in loose-housed sows.
Res Vet Sci
; 86(1): 136-45, 2009 Feb.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18572210
ABSTRACT
The aim of the present study was to study whether floor heating from 12h after onset of nest building until 48 h after birth of the first piglet had any effect on measures related to body temperature, water consumption, stress response and immune competence in loose-housed sows (n=23). In conclusion, the present results indicate that floor heating for a limited period around parturition did not compromise physiological and immunological parameters, water intake and body temperature in loose-housed sows. The water intake peaked the day before parturition and the body temperature peaked on the day of parturition. A cortisol peak at parturition, a transient rise in the number of leucocytes and neutrophils and a transient reduction in the number of lymphocytes, erythrocytes and in the PCV value were observed. Around and after parturition some non-specific immunological variables seemed to be stimulated while others seemed to be compromised.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Suínos
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Temperatura Corporal
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Hidrocortisona
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Ingestão de Líquidos
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Abrigo para Animais
Limite:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Res Vet Sci
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Dinamarca