Impact of parturition induction, farrowing environment and birth weight class on endocrine and metabolic plasma parameters related to piglet vitality

Impact of parturition induction, farrowing environment and birth weight class on endocrine and metabolic plasma parameters related to piglet vitality

Abstract Background High pre-weaning mortality rate in pig husbandry is not acceptable across all production systems. Successful neonatal adaptation is key to improve piglet vitality and survival, which could be increased through adequate management practices around parturition. In this study, vital...

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Main Authors: Heinke Lickfett, Michael Oster, Andreas Vernunft, Henry Reyer, Eduard Muráni, Solvig Görs, Cornelia C. Metges, Hartwig Bostedt, Klaus Wimmers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Newborn
Piglet survival
Farrowing management
Housing
Neonatal adaptation
Prematurity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04845-2
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