Peripheral glycemia and farrowing traits in pigs: An observational study

• Published in: Livestock science Vol. 270; p. 105203
• Main Authors: Carnevale, Rafaella F, Muro, Bruno BD, Pierozan, Carlos R, Monteiro, Matheus S, Leal, Diego F, Poor, André P, Alves, Laya KS, Gomes, Nadia AC, Silva, Caio A, Maes, Dominiek, Janssens, Geert PJ, Almond, Glen W, Garbossa, Cesar AP
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2023
• Subjects: Blood glucose concentration; Energy status; Fasting; Parturition; Sow; Blood glucose concentration; Parturition; Energy status; Sow; Fasting

•Glycemia, measured in the ear vein, is negatively correlated with farrowing duration.•The fasting period negatively affect sows’ glycemia.•Glycemia tend to rise in sows that star to farrow with low glycemia. Monitoring and maintaining adequate glycemia is pivotal to an optimal farrowing process ben...