Caffeine supplementation at birth, but not 8 to 12 h post-birth, increased 24 h pre-weaning mortality in piglets

Caffeine supplementation at birth, but not 8 to 12 h post-birth, increased 24 h pre-weaning mortality in piglets

Pre-weaning mortality represents a major economic loss and welfare concern for the global pork industry. Caffeine administration prior to, or after, parturition positively affects metabolic parameters associated with survival in newborn animals. However, its effects on piglet viability and survival...

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Main Authors: T.L. Nowland, K. Kind, M.L. Hebart, W.H.E.J. van Wettere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
hypoxia
vitality
body temperature
caffeine
piglet mortality
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175173111900301X

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