Formation of nonspecific postnatal immune defense in pigs at different doses of zinc and chromium in diet

N. L. Tsepko, V. V. Danchuk, R.Ya.Iskra

The influence of dietary supplements of zinc and chromium on leucocyte formula, phagocytic activity of leukocytes, phagocytic index and oxygen-dependent anti-infection system of phagocytes in pigs in postnatal period is shown in this article. Application of Zn supplements in the diet in dose 100 mg/kg, Cr+3 to 1,5 mg/kg for the increase of indices of immunological reactivity of sucking piglets was explained.

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