Defining the Effect of Oxytocin Use in Farrowing Sows on Stillbirth Rate: A Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis

Defining the Effect of Oxytocin Use in Farrowing Sows on Stillbirth Rate: A Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis

The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify the benefits and possible adverse side effects of oxytocin use during farrowing. Randomized controlled trials that were published in English within the last 50 years were eligible for inclusion. Eligible research needed to con...

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Main Authors: Sarah V. Hill, Maria del Rocio Amezcua, Eduardo S. Ribeiro, Terri L. O’Sullivan, Robert M. Friendship
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
swine
oxytocin
stillbirth
farrowing performance
farrowing duration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/14/1795

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