Referência:
Pipan, M. Z., Kajdi?, L., Kalin, A., Plavec, T., & Zdovc, I. (2020). Do newborn puppies have their own microbiota at birth? Influence of type of birth on newborn puppy microbiota. Theriogenology, 152, 18-28.
Resumo:
Better understanding of the canine meconium and placenta microbiota is provided.
•Colonization of the newborn microbiome likely begins prior to birth, as microbes have been isolated from the placenta.
•The puppies’ meconium and placenta at birth harbor a variety of microbes.
•Type of delivery has an impact on puppies’ weight gain.
•Bacterial colonization is important considerations for puppies’ weight gain in the first few days of life.
Palavras-chave: neonato, microbiota, crescimento, saúde gastrointestinal