Sow Nutrition, Uterine Contractions, and Placental Blood Flow during the Peri-Partum Period and Short-Term Effects on Offspring: A Review
The birth process is a crucial event for piglet survival. Along with increasing litter sizes, not only has the duration of parturition increased, but placental blood flow per piglet has reduced and placental area per piglet has become smaller, making these piglets more susceptible for hypoxia. Dimin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-03-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/5/910 |