Consequences of negative energy balance on follicular development and oocyte quality in primiparous sowsâ€
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DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioz175
Abstract: Abstract Metabolic demands of modern hybrid sows have increased over the years, which increases the chance that sows enter a substantial negative energy balance (NEB) during lactation. This NEB can influence the development of follicles… read more here.
Keywords: negative energy; energy balance; restricted sows; primiparous sows ... See more keywords
Effects of loose farrowing facilities on reproductive performance in primiparous sows
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DOI: 10.5187/jast.2020.62.2.218
Abstract: Abstract The present study investigated the effects of loose farrowing type during gestation and after farrowing on reproductive performance and of lactating sows. A total of 22 primiparous sows (Landrace; average initial body weights [BW],… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive performance; loose farrowing; effects loose; housing ... See more keywords