Bradshaw Piggies
Forum Donator 2023/24
So when doing research at work today, I came across this paper published last year. Interesting results of the study, showing that with ad lib food, the immunity toward bacterial threats of lactating or pregnant sows was not compromised during these periods. These sows did show increased antibacterial resistance to be able to better protect her and babies in pregnancy,. as the initial hypothesis was that the immune system would be yet another system compromised during the pregnancy period. There was some compromise of the innate immune system as a result of the body focusing on reproduction; it was stated that this was in normal parameters and they did not suffer reductions of much significance.
(Trillmich, et al. 2020)
I know you probably all think that I'm just rambling on, but it was really nice to come across a guinea pig publication at work that's main objectives are to enhance understanding of guinea pig physiology and promote welfare. Most of the papers I come across are usually guinea pigs being used in trials for other research, rather than focus being on the piggies themselves. It's a shame they are so under-researched (I remember our vet discussing the limited entries in publications with me when I was last there). So that's why it was nice to stumble across something today! And another reason to support ad lib fibre feeding if nothing else!
Thought some of you on here might be pleased to know that there is some more research going on! Small steps.....
(Trillmich, et al. 2020)
I know you probably all think that I'm just rambling on, but it was really nice to come across a guinea pig publication at work that's main objectives are to enhance understanding of guinea pig physiology and promote welfare. Most of the papers I come across are usually guinea pigs being used in trials for other research, rather than focus being on the piggies themselves. It's a shame they are so under-researched (I remember our vet discussing the limited entries in publications with me when I was last there). So that's why it was nice to stumble across something today! And another reason to support ad lib fibre feeding if nothing else!
Thought some of you on here might be pleased to know that there is some more research going on! Small steps.....