Glutamine and vitamin A supplementation during critical periods of gestation reduces weight variability in piglets at birth
Jessica Silva Soares,
Ana Laura Bernardes,
Stenia Severo Rabelo
et al.
Abstract:Selection and genetic progress have led to the modification of the female profile, and prolificacy has become the main trait. Consequently, fetal development was affected by the increased number of piglets, resulting in higher uterine competition for nutrients and space. This study aimed to analyze the effects of glutamine and vitamin A supplementation on embryonic and fetal survival and their influence on the reproductive and productive performance of females. We selected 71 females from Large White X Landrac… Show more
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