Social status and housing factors affect reproductive performance of pregnant sows in groups
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DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22846
Abstract: Group‐housing systems for pregnant sows are considered a welfare‐promoting alternative to the individual stall. A major concern associated with pregnant sows housed in group pens is increased aggression at mixing and at feeding, which may… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; pregnant sows; group; housing ... See more keywords
Chronic exposure to sublethal concentrations of saxitoxin reduces antioxidant activity and immunity in zebrafish but does not affect reproductive parameters.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.106070
Abstract: Saxitoxin produced by dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria can be transferred to humans through intoxicated organisms such as fish, but limited research has addressed the adverse effects of this toxin on aquatic organisms. In this study, we… read more here.
Keywords: affect reproductive; saxitoxin; reproductive parameters; exposure ... See more keywords