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How nutrition influences dairy cow health, immunity.
- Source :
- Feed International; Aug/Sep2017, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p14-17, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The article offers information for animal producers and farmers about how balanced nutrition influences the immune function and performance in transition cows. It provides an overview of the immune system, a biological defense system composed of different structures, cell types, and processes that act to protect the host animal from pathogens, including microorganisms, viruses, and parasites, as well as factors affecting immune function.
- Subjects :
- COWS
IMMUNE system
ANIMAL nutrition
IMMUNE response
PATHOGENIC microorganisms
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02745771
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Feed International
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 128178027