Exploring zinc deficiency using serum Zn levels: consequences and potential solutions in suckling pigs
Laia Blavi,
Sandra Villagómez-Estrada,
David Solà-Oriol
et al.
Abstract:Three trials were undertaken to provide an answer to different questions: 1) Are suckling pigs able to maintain physiological serum Zn levels throughout lactation and do these levels vary between high and low BW pigs, 2) Are serum Zn levels in pigs soon after weaning a predisposing factor for diarrhea? and 3) Is it possible to increase serum Zn levels at weaning by supplementing Zn during lactation. In Trial 1, blood samples were taken from pigs during lactation. Eight pigs (one piglet per litter) had blood dr… Show more
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