IMMUNE SYSTEMSTATUS IN PIGLETSAFTER SOW WEANING

I. M. Martinishin

Comparative investigation of T- and B-lymphocytes and its subpopulations level in piglet's blood in suckling period, in day of sow weaning and in 5 and 10 days after weaning have been conducted. It was established significant increase of T-lymphocytes total content in piglet's blood 5 days after weaning and its higher functional activity in 10 days after weaning suckling period. It was noted higher T-lymphocytes - helpers activity in piglets blood in 10 days after sow weaning. It was not observed significant differences in B-lymphocytes level and its functional activity in piglet's blood in suckling period and after sow weaning.

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