Managing prolific sows in tropical environments
Litter size in modern sows has been dramatically improved in recent decades by genetic
selection for highly prolific sows. In a tropical environment, the average total number of pigs …
selection for highly prolific sows. In a tropical environment, the average total number of pigs …
Co** with large litters: the management of neonatal piglets and sow reproduction
As a result of intensive breeding, litter size has considerably increased in pig production
over the last three decades. This has resulted in an increase in farrowing complications …
over the last three decades. This has resulted in an increase in farrowing complications …
[HTML][HTML] Maternal supplementation with konjac glucomannan and κ-carrageenan promotes sow performance and benefits the gut barrier in offspring
F Gao, Y Du, H Liu, H Ding, W Zhang, Z Li, B Shi - Animal Nutrition, 2024 - Elsevier
This research aims to investigate the effects of dietary konjac glucomannan and κ-
carrageenan (SF) on sow performance and suckling piglet gut barrier. Thirty-four sows in …
carrageenan (SF) on sow performance and suckling piglet gut barrier. Thirty-four sows in …
Expression and regulation of visfatin/NAMPT in the porcine corpus luteum during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy
E Mlyczyńska, E Zaobidna, E Rytelewska… - Animal Reproduction …, 2023 - Elsevier
Visfatin/NAMPT creates a hormonal link between energy metabolism and female
reproduction. A recent study documented visfatin expression in the ovary and its action on …
reproduction. A recent study documented visfatin expression in the ovary and its action on …
Influence of the metabolic state during lactation on milk production in modern sows
Selection for prolificacy in sows has resulted in higher metabolic demands during lactation.
In addition, modern sows have an increased genetic merit for leanness. Consequently, sow …
In addition, modern sows have an increased genetic merit for leanness. Consequently, sow …
Irisin and the fibronectin type III domain-containing family: structure, signaling and role in female reproduction
In Brief Hormones secreted by muscle cells (myokines) are involved in the adaptive
response to nutritional and metabolic changes. In this review, we discuss how one family of …
response to nutritional and metabolic changes. In this review, we discuss how one family of …
Feed intake of the sow and playful creep feeding of piglets influence piglet behaviour and performance before and after weaning
Creep feed intake is variable and may be partly homeostatically and exploratory driven. We
studied effects of maternal feed restriction and a 'play-feeder'on piglet behaviour and …
studied effects of maternal feed restriction and a 'play-feeder'on piglet behaviour and …
Follicle development in pigs: State of the art
Understanding the factors and pathways involved with recruitment, atresia, and selection of
follicles in the pig, may provide insight into approaches to limit fertility failures. Antral follicles …
follicles in the pig, may provide insight into approaches to limit fertility failures. Antral follicles …
[HTML][HTML] Lactation body condition loss impaired conceptus development and plasma progesterone concentration at day 8 post-ovulation in primiparous sows
The current study investigated effects of dietary amino acid (AA) availability on lactational
body condition loss and metabolic status, in relation to reproductive parameters after …
body condition loss and metabolic status, in relation to reproductive parameters after …
Lipid metabolism and body composition in long-term producing hens
The lifetime egg production capacity of laying hens (ie laying persistency) has increased
tremendously in the last 50 years from 220 eggs in 1960 to 500 eggs in 2019. To improve …
tremendously in the last 50 years from 220 eggs in 1960 to 500 eggs in 2019. To improve …