Large litters have a detrimental impact on litter performance and postpartum maternal behaviour in primiparous sows
Abstract Background Our previous study confirmed that large litter size adversely affects prepartum maternal hormones and behaviour, concurrently with heightened oxidative stress in primiparous sows. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of large litter size on litter performance, post...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-024-00360-2 |