Effect of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3-glycosides on postpartum health, uterine involution and litter performance of sows in a free farrowing system

Abstract Background Vitamin D is essential for the reproductive efficiency in animals. There are indications that 1,25-vitD influenced the farrowing process and thus can decrease postpartum health problems. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 1,25-vitD on postpartum hea...

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Main Authors: Laura Jahn, Alexander Grahofer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00349-3