Indicator traits used to select pigs for increased resistance to infection or improved health
must be heritable and, preferably, be associated with improved performance. We estimated …

The biochemical events triggered by viral infection are critical to the outcome of a host
immune response. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes …

The early protection mechanism of the host against infection, trauma or other tissue damage
comprises a set of reactions known as the acute phase response (APR). During APR …

A major challenge for the pig industry is to formulate starter diets that primarily fit the
digestive capacity, maintain GIT health and promote growth without recourse to in-feed …

To find differentially expressed protein spots using two-dimensional electrophoresis
proteomic analysis, we took blood serum samples from 40 purebred Yorkshire pigs at 12 …

Haptoglobin (Hp) is an acute phase protein that is a marker in blood for clinical and
subclinical disease in the pig. The aim of this study was to identify single nucleotide …

In order to provide information of genetic variants for Haptoglobin (Hp) gene, which may be
related to weight traits in pig, a total of 235 animals from National Institute of Animal Science …

Assessment of the response of cattle to stressors has previously relied on behavioural
changes and physiological responses, in particular cortisol concentrations. This thesis …