Maternal Supplementation with Dietary Betaine during Gestation to Improve Twin Lamb Survival
Betaine increases the synthesis of creatine, an energy-rich amino acid that increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and has neuroprotective properties which may improve post-natal lamb survival. This study determined whether maternal betaine supplementation during gestation would improve body weight,...
Main Authors: | Billie-Jaye Brougham, Alice C. Weaver, Alyce M.F. Swinbourne, Bobbie E. Lewis Baida, Jennifer M. Kelly, Simon K. Walker, David O. Kleemann, William H.E.J. van Wettere |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1749 |
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