Dietary ractopamine supplementation of pregnant sows: what are the impacts on the neonate?

Dietary ractopamine supplementation of pregnant sows: what are the impacts on the neonate?

The use of additives such as ractopamine (Rac) in pregnant sows during early-mid pregnancy is an alternative to increase foetal and progeny growth and development. However, Rac supplementation in finishing pigs can lead to behavioural and physiological changes similar to the typical stress responses...

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Main Authors: C.H.G. Martinez, G.M. Ravagnani, B.B.D. Muro, M.V. Mendonça, M.S. Passarelli, D.H. Nakasone, R.F. Carnevale, R.F. Strefezzi, S.M.M.K. Martins, A.F.C. Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
Apgar
blood parameters
gestation
muscle fibre
piglets’ vitality
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731119001496

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