Influence of Backfat Thickness and the Interval from Altrenogest Withdrawal to Estrus on Reproductive Performance of Gilts

Influence of Backfat Thickness and the Interval from Altrenogest Withdrawal to Estrus on Reproductive Performance of Gilts

Estrus synchronization of gilts can be achieved by feeding the orally active progestogen altrenogest (AT) to cycling gilts at 20 mg/day for 14 to 18 days with gilts usually returning to estrus 4 to 8 days after the last feeding. In practice, gilts failing to exhibit estrus by 6 days after AT withdra...

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Main Authors: Krittawat Thitachot, Voramet Sirinopwong, Viriya Seemuang, Akkapon Ratchatasriprasert, Roy N. Kirkwood, Nutthee Am-in
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
gilts
altrenogest
backfat depth
fertility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1348

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