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Researchers conduct first-ever study to characterize microbiota in saliva of weaned piglets on commercial farms in Brazil - EurekAlert


Results show that oral fluid bacteria differ from fecal and environmental bacteria. Identification of these microorganisms can help diagnose infectious diseases and improve pork production.

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