L ascorbic acid in the ration of preparturient sows

• Published in: Rivista di Suinicoltura (Italy) Vol. 27; no. 11
• Main Authors: Corino, C, Simondi, C. (Milan Univ. (Italy). Istituto di Alimentazione Animale)
• Format: Magazine Article
• Language: Italian
• Published: 01.11.1986
• Subjects: ACIDE ASCORBIQUE; ACIDO ASCORBICO; CERDAS; COMPLEMENT ALIMENTAIRE; GESTACION; GESTATION; PARTO; PARTURITION; RACION; RATION; SUPLEMENTOS DE PIENSOS; TRUIE

Sows Landrace x Large White were fed a supplement of 2 g of ascorbic acid, from d 107 of gestation through d 3 of lactation. The piglets mortality at 7 d and 31 d of age for treated group was lower (but not significantly). Any relationship between the position in the birth order and vitamin C supple...