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Kształtowanie się stężenia IFN-γ w surowicy świń z zespołem MMA
Concentration of IFN-γ in serum of sows with MMA syndrome

Summary. Determinations were carried out in 10 sows that developed the MMA syndrome post-partum (experimental group) and in 10 healthy sows (control) from one closed production cycle farm. The levels of IFN-γ were measured 48–72 and 12–24 h before parturition as well as 12–24 and 48–72 h postpartum using the ELISA method. The findings revealed a significantly increased level IFN-γ in the experimental group both before parturition and postpartum. The results indicate that IFN-γ is involved in the pathogenesis of the MMA syndrome and that its determination is useful for early diagnosis and monitoring of the disease.

Key words: cytokines, IFN-γ, MMA syndrome, sows