A review of feed efficiency in swine: biology and application
Feed efficiency represents the cumulative efficiency with which the pig utilizes dietary
nutrients for maintenance, lean gain and lipid accretion. It is closely linked with energy …
nutrients for maintenance, lean gain and lipid accretion. It is closely linked with energy …
[HTML][HTML] Early detection of health and welfare compromises through automated detection of behavioural changes in pigs
Early detection of health and welfare compromises in commercial piggeries is essential for
timely intervention to enhance treatment success, reduce impact on welfare, and promote …
timely intervention to enhance treatment success, reduce impact on welfare, and promote …
Rapid fucosylation of intestinal epithelium sustains host–commensal symbiosis in sickness
Systemic infection induces conserved physiological responses that include both resistance
and 'tolerance of infection'mechanisms. Temporary anorexia associated with an infection is …
and 'tolerance of infection'mechanisms. Temporary anorexia associated with an infection is …
Trade‐offs in evolutionary immunology: just what is the cost of immunity?
It has become increasingly clear that life‐history patterns among the vertebrates have been
shaped by the plethora and variety of immunological risks associated with parasitic faunas …
shaped by the plethora and variety of immunological risks associated with parasitic faunas …
On the relationship between body condition and parasite infection in wildlife: a review and meta‐analysis
Body condition metrics are widely used to infer animal health and to assess costs of parasite
infection. Since parasites harm their hosts, ecologists might expect negative relationships …
infection. Since parasites harm their hosts, ecologists might expect negative relationships …
[ספר][B] Mechanisms of life history evolution: the genetics and physiology of life history traits and trade-offs
Life history theory seeks to explain the evolution of the major features of life cycles by
analyzing the ecological factors that shape age-specific schedules of growth, reproduction …
analyzing the ecological factors that shape age-specific schedules of growth, reproduction …
Cytokine-induced sickness behaviour: mechanisms and implications
Sickness behaviour represents the expression of the adaptive reorganization of the priorities
of the host during an infectious episode. This process is triggered by pro-inflammatory …
of the host during an infectious episode. This process is triggered by pro-inflammatory …
Immune response from a resource allocation perspective
The immune system is a life history trait that can be expected to trade off against other life
history traits. Whether or not a trait is considered to be a life history trait has consequences …
history traits. Whether or not a trait is considered to be a life history trait has consequences …
Direct anthelmintic effects of condensed tannins towards different gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep: in vitro and in vivo studies
In vitro and in vivo studies were conducted to determine possible direct anthelmintic effects
of condensed tannins towards different ovine gastrointestinal nematodes. A larval …
of condensed tannins towards different ovine gastrointestinal nematodes. A larval …
Nutrition–parasite interaction
The interactions between host nutrition and parasitism in ruminants are viewed within a
framework that accounts for the allocation of scarce nutrient resources, such as energy and …
framework that accounts for the allocation of scarce nutrient resources, such as energy and …