The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality

The effects of feeding sows at onset of farrowing supplemental energy (blend of carbohydrates and glycerol) on farrowing kinetics and piglet vitality

Delivering piglets is one of the most energy-demanding activities sows undergo in their lifetime. Sows can have myometrial contractions from 2 to 12 h before the first piglet is expelled as well as a nest-building behavior. Thus, when the first piglet is delivered, the female has already used part o...

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Main Authors: R.F. Carnevale, B.B.D. Muro, D.F. Leal, L.K.S. Alves, M.S. Monteiro, N.A.C. Gomes, F.A. Pereira, F.N.A. Ferreira, C.S.S. Neta, T.T.N. Watanabe, G.W. Almond, C.A.P. Garbossa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
Apgar
Blood glucose
Colostrum intake
Glycemia
Pigs
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731124000351

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