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Genetic Parameters for Feed Efficiency Indicator Traits in a Rotational Crossbreed Sow Population During Lactation Period

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The selection of feed efficient sows effectively converting feed into milk production and body weight gain will contribute to the overall profitability of pig farming systems. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to estimate genetic parameters for feed efficiency indicator traits during the sow lactation period, and to infer ...
S. Aikins‐Wilson, S. F. U. Vanvanhossou, P. Engel, S. König   +3 more
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An Investigation of Fatty Acids, Crude Protein and Total Solids in Colostrum in Relation to Health Status Regarding Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome and Certain Parity Groups of Sows

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Colostrum is the main source of nutrients and proteins for newborn piglets. To give each piglet the best possible start in life, it is necessary to evaluate the colostrum according to quality. This has to be done by analysing the components, as component composition is a main quality parameter.
Stephan Rosengart, Florian Lohkamp, Bussarakam Chuppava, Hubert Henne, Anne Kathrin Appel, Lea‐Sophie Trost, Jens Tetens, Imke Traulsen, Ansgar Deermann, Michael Wendt, Christian Visscher   +10 more
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Alternative farrowing systems: design criteria for farrowing systems based on the biological needs of sows and piglets [PDF]

, 2010
The construction of a suitable farrowing environment is a continuing dilemma: the piglet's needs must be matched with those of the sow and the farmer during the main phases that constitute farrowing: nest building, parturition and lactation. Difficulties
Edwards, SA, A.B. Lawrence, Baxter, EM; id_orcid, S.A. Edwards, E.M. Baxter, Lawrence, AB; id_orcid, Edwards, S. A., Baxter, E. M., Lawrence, A. B.   +8 more
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Lactation-related dynamics of bacterial and fungal microbiomes in feces of sows and gut colonization in suckling and newly weaned piglets

Journal of Animal Science
Changes in the gut microbial composition of the sow during lactation may influence the gut microbial colonization in their offspring, for which less information was available in the literature. This study aimed to assess: 1) the changes that occur in the
F. Yosi, F. Lerch, J. Vötterl, S. Koger, D. Verhovsek, B. Metzler-Zebeli   +5 more
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A Year in the Bones: Investigating Bone Resorption Across a Reproductive Year in Wild Female Assamese Macaques

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Reproduction places considerable metabolic demands on females, particularly during pregnancy and lactation, when calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism are challenged. Urinary C‐terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX‐I) offers a useful non‐invasive marker to assess bone resorption.
Verena Behringer, Ruth Sonnweber, Suchinda Malaivijitnond, Suthirote Meesawat, Tracy L. Kivell, Oliver Schülke, Julia Ostner   +6 more
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Effects of N‐Acetylcysteine on Oxidative Status and Intestinal Health in Piglets (Sus scrofa domesticus L.): A PRISMA‐Based Systematic Review

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oxidative stress is a critical challenge in intensive swine production, particularly during weaning, compromising intestinal integrity and animal performance. N‐acetylcysteine (NAC) has emerged as a multifunctional nutritional strategy to mitigate these effects due to its role as a glutathione precursor and signaling modulator. This systematic
Jessica Lucilene Cantarini Buchini, Karoline Silva de Camargo, Lucas Rocha Valfré, Núbia Michelle Vieira da Silva, Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia, Vivian Aparecida Rios e Castilho Heiss, Claudia Marie Komiyama, Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara   +7 more
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Detection and Characterization of Influenza A Virus Endemic Circulation in Suckling and Nursery Pigs Originating from Vaccinated Farms in the Same Production System

Viruses
Inactivated influenza A virus (IAV) vaccines help reduce clinical disease in suckling piglets, although endemic infections still exist. The objective of this study was to evaluate the detection of IAV in suckling and nursery piglets from IAV-vaccinated ...
Alessandra Silva Dias, Amy L. Vincent Baker, Rodney B. Baker, Jianqiang Zhang, Michael A. Zeller, Pravina Kitikoon, Phillip C. Gauger   +6 more
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Evaluating the Predictive Value of Estimated Breeding Values of Piétrain Sires for Uniformity and Survival in Their Crossbred Progeny

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Volume 143, Issue 6, Page 746-761, November 2026.
ABSTRACT High litter sizes in pigs are associated with lower birth weights and increased within‐litter variation, which poses challenges to pig farming. Improving piglet uniformity and survival via genetic selection of terminal boars could be a strategy to enhance these traits.
Katrijn Hooyberghs, Sophie Goethals, Roel Meyermans, Léa Chapard, Jaro De Kort, Inne Patteet, Sam Millet, Steven Janssens, Nadine Buys, Wim Gorssen   +9 more
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Deltacoronavirus Modulates circRNA cGLIS3 Metabolism to Evade Host Antiviral Response

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 59, 23 October 2026.
This study reveals that both deltacoronavirus nucleocapsid protein and host RNA binding protein IGF2BP2 promote circular RNA GLIS3 (cGLIS3) biogenesis by binding to GLIS3 pre‐mRNA. The m6A modification‐mediated cGLIS3‐IGF2BP2 interaction weakens RNase L‐mediated degradation of cGLIS3 while facilitates a ubiquitin‐dependent degradation of IGF2BP2, thus ...
Liuyang Du, Liping Wang, Sujing Diao, Juan Li, Lei Zhao, Yan Yan, Haimin Li, Weiren Dong, Wei Wu, Jinyan Gu, Jiyong Zhou   +10 more
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Humans are not unique: difficult birth is common in placental mammals

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 5, Page 2214-2239, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Human childbirth is widely presumed to be uniquely difficult and dangerous compared to birth in other mammals. Tight fetopelvic proportions can result in obstructed labour and contribute to high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. Ideas summarised under the ‘obstetrical dilemma’ have contributed to this assumption by explaining difficult
Nicole D. S. Grunstra
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