Protective milk shot: How mother's milk protects piglets from parasite infections

Antibodies against C. suis are transferred via the sow’s very first milk to the piglets immediately after birth. This was discovered by a veterinarian and parasitologist in 2013. These findings prompted other researchers to look for a way to increase the level of these antibodies in sows. The ultimate goal was to provide the piglets with as much antibodies as possible via their mother’s milk during the first few days of life.

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