Table 1.
Overview of experiments.
| Experiment | Gestational age at birth | Saline controlled | Supplemental maternal immunity* | Age at SE infusion | Follow-up time | Diet comparison | Enteral volumes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Term or preterm | + | - | 2 h | 48 h | - | - |
| 2 | Preterm | - | - | 2 h | 12 h | BC vs. IF | 40–56 ml/kg/d |
| 3 | Preterm | + | + | 48 h | 48 h | BC vs. IF | 40–56 ml/kg/d |
| 4 | Preterm | - | - | 48 h | 24 h | BC vs. IF | 40–56 ml/kg/d |
| 5 | Preterm | - | + | 72 h | 24 h | PP vs. IF | 24–120 ml/kg/d |
*
Animals immunized with systemic infusion of maternal plasma. BC, bovine colostrum; IF, infant formula; PP, porcine plasma; SE, Staphylococcus epidermidis.