Effect of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3-Glycosides on the Farrowing Process and Piglet Vitality in a Free Farrowing System
Vitamin D improves the reproductive efficiency in animals. This study aimed to examine the effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3-gylcosides (1,25-vitD) on the farrowing process in sows and the vitality of their piglets. In total, 100 sows were allocated into two groups at insemination (‘1,25-vitD’ and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/5/611 |