Effects of Nesting Material Provision and High-Dose Vitamin C Supplementation during the Peripartum Period on Prepartum Nest-Building Behavior, Farrowing Process, Oxidative Stress Status, Cortisol Levels, and Preovulatory Follicle Development in Hyperprolific Sows

Effects of Nesting Material Provision and High-Dose Vitamin C Supplementation during the Peripartum Period on Prepartum Nest-Building Behavior, Farrowing Process, Oxidative Stress Status, Cortisol Levels, and Preovulatory Follicle Development in Hyperprolific Sows

Hyperprolific sows often experience increased oxidative stress during late gestation and lactation periods, which can adversely affect the farrowing process and overall lactation performance. This study examines the influence of providing a coconut coir mat (CCM; 1 × 1 m) as nesting material, supple...

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Main Authors: Hyeonwook Shin, Juho Lee, Junsik Kim, Geonil Lee, Jinhyeon Yun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
antioxidants
maternal characteristics
nesting material
pro-oxidants
reactive oxygen species
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/13/2/210

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