The Genetics of Thermoregulation in Pigs: A Review

Heat stress (HS) affects pig performance, health and welfare, resulting in a financial burden to the pig industry. Pigs have a limited number of functional sweat glands and their thermoregulatory mechanisms used to maintain body temperature, are challenged by HS to maintain body temperature. The gen...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Gourdine, Jean-Luc, Rauw, Wendy Mercedes, Gilbert, Hélène, Poullet, Nausicaa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
Materias:
Veterinary Science
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8711629/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34966808
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.770480

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8711629/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34966808
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.770480

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