95 The effect of incremental dietary energy density from 13.8 to 15.9 MJ DE/kg on piglet vitality and growth to weaning
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz122.098
Abstract: Genetic selection for hyper-prolificacy in sows has resulted in a significant increase in the number of piglets born alive per litter; however, a consequence has been a reduction in piglet vitality and survival. Increasing lactation… read more here.
Keywords: energy density; piglet vitality; energy; sows fed ... See more keywords
293 Effect of activated silicon dioxide - 40microns - on sows’ diets
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz258.252
Abstract: This trial evaluated the effects of activated silicon dioxide on sows’ diets and its effects on piglets’ performance. Eighty PIC sows from different delivery orders (3rd, 4th, 5h, and 6h) were used. At 100 ±… read more here.
Keywords: silicon dioxide; sows fed; activated silicon; sows diets ... See more keywords
Effects of timing and size of meals prior to farrowing on sow and litter performance
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txaa066
Abstract: Abstract A total of 727 mixed parity (µ = 3.8) sows were used to evaluate the effects of timing and size of meals before farrowing on sow and litter performance. Upon entry to the farrowing… read more here.
Keywords: fed libitum; litter; compared sows; sows fed ... See more keywords
The effects of maternal dietary supplementation of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and 25(OH)D3 on sow and progeny performance1
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txz029
Abstract: Abstract A total of 69 sows (DNA Line 200 × 400) and their progeny were used to determine if feeding a combination of vitamin D3 and 25(OH)D3 influences neonatal and sow vitamin D status, muscle… read more here.
Keywords: fed sows; sows fed; treatment; time ... See more keywords
A cooperative study assessing reproductive performance in sows fed diets supplemented with organic or inorganic sources of trace minerals
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txz178
Abstract: Abstract Sows from three university research facilities (n = 245) were stratified by parity and initial body weight (BW), and within outcome groups, randomly assigned to fortified corn- and soybean meal-based control or organic trace… read more here.
Keywords: gestation; trace minerals; organic trace; trace ... See more keywords