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FEED FOR PIG HEALTH - Development of natural altematives to anti-microbials for the control of pig health and promotion of performance
Project
Project code: 506144
Contract period: 01.07.2004
- 31.12.2007
Budget: 5,240,000 Euro
Purpose of research: Basic research
Infectious diseases in young animals are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and this increased susceptibility is especially pronounced in domestic species such as the pig that receive their passively acquired immunity postnatally. Gastrointestinal disturbances immediately post-weaning cause large economic losses in the pig industry. Within the pig population total loses of all those born in the EU amount to ~17% and a significant proportion of these can be associated with infections via mucosal surfaces.
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Subjects
- Animal health
- Animal nutrition
