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Supplementary Tryptophan Fed to Sows Prior to and after Farrowing to Improve Piglet Growth and Survival
SIMPLE SUMMARY: Pre-weaning mortality is a significant economic and welfare issue for the Australian pig industry. Tryptophan can increase serotonin and melatonin production. Serotonin can decrease stress and indirectly increase calcium, which may improve sow health. Meanwhile, melatonin may decreas...
Autores principales: | Munn, Amy L., Weaver, Alice C., van Wettere, William H. E. J. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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MDPI
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8469828/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34573506 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11092540 |
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