L. Carrasco

Thymic atrophy and impaired thymic hormone production as a key role in the pathogenesis of the Periweaning Failure-to-Thrive syndrome (PFTS) in piglets

Abstract Background Periweaning Failure-to-Thrive syndrome (PFTS) is an emerging syndrome characterized by progressive growth retardation, anorexia and debilitation in piglets during the 2–3 weeks post-weaning. Since its first description in 2008, the syndrome has been reported i...