The Neonatal Pig has been pushed to its limit, resulting in numerous problems including malnutrition and the post-weaning growth check.

The Neonatal Pig covers the basic anatomy and histology of the gastrointestinal tract, and the postnatal growth and functional maturation of the gastrointestinal system in neonatal pigs.

Contents

1. Anatomy and Histology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
2. Growth and Ontogency of the Gastrointestinal Tract
3. Gastrointestinal Regulatory Peptides
4. Gastrointestinal Innervation and Motility
5. Gastrointestinal Secretory Function
6. Digestion and Absorption
7. Nutrition and Metabolism of Neonatal Pigs
8. Composition of Porcine Milk
9. Early Weaning Diets and Feed Additives
10. Gastrointestinal Disorders in Neonatal Pigs
11. The Piglet as a Model for Studying Parenteral Nutrition
12. The Piglet as a Model for Studying Intrauterine Growth Retardation

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