Non-infectious factors in sow's abortion

Abstract

Autors, summarized possible causes of mamalian abortion with special emphasis to the pig. Besides the feed and enviromental pollutants like mycotoxins, polyclorinated biphenils, they describe the possible role of immunolical states, wich may contribute to the abortion. The importance of natural feed antinutrives are widely treated. Shown as a new approach to the topic, the possible part of algae and Legionella spp. is assumed. © 1999 Blackwell Wissenschafts-Verlag,.