The impact of the interval between the last meal and the onset of farrowing on the duration of farrowing, stillbirth rates, and colostrum production in highly productive sows in a tropical climate

• Published in: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science Vol. 86; no. 2; pp. 184 - 192
• Main Authors: AKKHAPHANA, Tip-Apa, NGANSUCHARIT, Kritchaya, SRISURACH, Srisuda, TAECHAMAETEEKUL, Preechaphon, ADI, Yosua Kristian, TUMMARUK, Padet
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE 2024; Japan Science and Technology Agency; The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science
• Subjects: Blood glucose; Blood levels; Colostrum; farrowing duration; Glucose; pig; reproduction; Stillbirth; Theriogenology; stillbirth; colostrum; farrowing duration; pig; reproduction

The present study investigated impact of the interval between the last meal and the onset of farrowing on the duration of farrowing, stillbirth rates, and colostrum production in highly productive sows in a tropical climate. The study involved a total of 92 Danish Landrace x Yorkshire sows (herd A)...