Abstract:Summary
The percentages of B and T lymphocytes in peripheral blood of normal foals were studied. B lymphocytes were identified by labelling of their surface immunoglobulins with fluorescein‐conjugated anti‐equine‐IgG antibody. T lymphocytes were enumerated by the use of the E‐rosette test with guinea pig erythrocytes. A few days old colostrum‐fed foals had only about 5 % B lymphocytes in blood. Beginning from 20 days of age the average percentage of B lymphocytes increased until 40 days of age when the values … Show more
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