Effects of Backfat Thickness on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation of Placenta in Large White Pigs

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the backfat thickness of sows on reproductive performance and on lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation. At farrowing, 60 sows were assigned to three groups: the low-backfat-thickness group (LBF, <i>n</i> = 20): sows’...

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Main Authors: Jian Hu, Peishi Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/6/302