Effect of plasma transfer on survival rates of low-birth-weight neonatal piglets
Under the conditions of this study, plasma transfer alone does not improve survival of low-birth-weight piglets.
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Sex pre-selection of the offspring by using X or Y chromosome bearing spermatozoa sorted by flow cytometry
The main objective of this thesis was to develop a protocol to efficiently apply flow cytometric sex-sorting procedure on boar spermatozoa.
Search for salivary biomarkers of sexual development in pre‐pubertal gilts
These results suggest that some salivary metabolites could be biomarkers of the pre‐pubertal stage in gilts.
Consequences of different dietary energy sources during follicular development on subsequent fertility of cyclic gilts
These results suggest that it is possible to manipulate dietary insulin response in cyclic gilts and, thus, improve reproductive efficiency when feeding starch as the main energy source during the late luteal and follicular phases of the cycle.
Use of genetic markers to reduce boar taint in Canadian pigs
The results of this study offer a promising application with regard to using SNP markers to reduce boar taint risk in Canadian pigs.
Tryptophan requirement of pregnant sows
Tryptophan requirement of pregnant sows increases from 1.7 g/d in early to 2.6 g/d in late pregnancy.
The effect of pre- and post-mating dietary restriction on embryonic survival in gilts
Reducing post-mating feed intakes to maintenance levels impaired embryo survival.
Effects of lactation length and boar contact in early lactation on expression of oestrus in multiparous sows
Boar contact is an effective method to stimulate oestrus within 26 days of farrowing in both lactating and weaned sows.
Different flavoured creep on piglet performance
Dietary novelty may be a method to stimulate early exploratory behaviour, feed intake and performance.
Effectiveness of different farrowing induction protocols in sows using alphaprostol on day 114 of gestation
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different induction protocols when applied on d114 of gestation.
Genomic analysis reveals selection for Asian genes in European pigs following human-mediated introgression
Researchers from Wageningen University explain that a number of important characteristics of European pigs have Asian origins.
Risk factors for lameness development in sows within the first days of group-housing
The aim of the present study was to determine risk factors for lameness development within the first days of group-housing, with a focus on housing conditions, management and post-mixing aggression in sows.
Measures of the ovaries and uterus during development of gilts selected for differences in uterine capacity
Selection for increased UC results in larger ovaries and uterine horns, but TRU was not useful for estimating these traits in gilts of the age studied.
Compounds from multilayer plastic bags cause reproductive failures in artificial insemination
This is the first described relationship between reproductive failure and toxic compounds released from plastic bags.
The battle of the sexes starts in the oviduct: modulation of oviductal transcriptome by X and Y-bearing spermatozoa
Data suggest that the oviduct functions as a biological sensor that screens the spermatozoon, and then responds by modifying the oviductal environment.
Effect of cross-fostering and oral supplementation with colostrums on performance of newborn piglets
The aim of the experiment was to study the effect on litter performance of two oral supplementation strategies on piglets born weighing 1.35 kg or less.