Newborn traits associated with pre-weaning growth and survival in piglets.

Morakot NuntapaitoonRamon MunsPadet Tummaruk

Published in: Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences (2017)

Low BWB and low RT24h compromise piglet survival during the lactation period in the tropical conditions. Piglets in the litters with a high BA, low BWB and low blood glucose have reduced ADG.

Keyphrases

blood glucose
blood pressure
gene expression
metabolic syndrome
intensive care unit
adipose tissue
glycemic control
skeletal muscle
free survival