Abstract:Immune components present in mammary secretions are reviewed. In swine, the histological structure of the placenta prevents in utero transfer of immunoglobulins and mammary secretions are the sole source of maternal antibody for the neonate. In addition to immunoglobulins, porcine mammary secretions contain significant numbers of maternal cells of various types that may contribute to neonatal immunity, including phagocytes (neutrophils and macrophages), lymphocytes (B and T cells), and epithelial cells. Immuno… Show more
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