Rosil Lizardo

ImplicationsImmunocastration of entire male pigs can lead to an increase in fat deposition following the administration of the second vaccine dose, depending on the immunocastration protocol applied. However, its effect on bone traits remains unknown. This work shows that the immunocastration vaccine, whether administered early or late, does not appear to affect the bone morphological characterist ...

IntroductionThe infection by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is one on the most important causes of neonatal and postweaning diarrhea (PWD) in piglets. ETEC causes significant morbidity and mortality, resulting in a large economic loses in the porcine industry. One of the most common ETEC in swine is serotype 0149 which carries the K88 (F4) adhesin that enables the attachment of the bacter ...