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J. Anim Sci. 1961. 20:31-35.
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Swine Hematology from Birth to Maturity. I. Serum Protein1

E. R. Miller, D. E. Ullre, Ing Ackerma, D. A. Schmid, J. A. Hoefe and R. W. Lueck2

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Abstract

Electrophoretic and total protein analyses were made on over 1,100 serum samples taken from swine at frequent age intervals from birth to maturity. Rapid changes in total serum protein and electrophoretic pattern occur in the first 24 hours of life in the pig as a result of colostral absorption of β- and {gamma}-globulins. Rapid changes also occur in the subsequent three-week period because of the catabolism of serum {gamma}-globulin, the immediate anabolism of serum albumin and the absence of a significant amount of serum {gamma}-globulin production. Maximum production of serum {gamma}-globulin occurs between the ages of 2 and 6 months. Values of serum {alpha}- and β-globulins after the neonatal changes are relatively constant throughout life.

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1 Published with the approval of the Director of the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station as Journal Article No. 2623.

2 Departments of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Pathology and Agricultural Chemistry.






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