Natural Science Foundation of ChinaNational Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) [31272630, 31572591, 31201968]; Hunan Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars Project [2015JJ1009]
机构署名：
本校为第一且通讯机构
院系归属：
动物科学技术学院
动物医学院
摘要：
Colostrum is the main external resource providing piglets with nutrients and maternal immune molecules. Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) have been used as immunopotentiators in vitro and several animal models. This study aimed to determine the effects of APS on immune factors in sow colostrum and milk. The sow diet was supplemented with APS one week before the expected delivery date. Colostrum and milk were collected and designated as 0 h-(onset of parturition), 12 h-, and 24 h-colostrum and 36 h-milk postpartum. Samples were measured using por...
