Comparison of brain development in sow-reared and artificially-reared piglets

• Main Authors: Reeba M Jacob (Author), Austin T Mudd (Author), Lindsey S Alexander (Author), Chron-Si Lai (Author), Ryan N Dilger (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2016-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionProvision of adequate nutrients is critical for proper growth and development of the neonate, yet the impact of breastfeeding versus formula feeding on neural maturation has yet to be fully determined. Using the piglet as a model for the human infant, our objective was to compare neurode...