Background It has been suggested that low serum zinc levels may be associated with
suboptimal outcomes of pregnancy such as prolonged labour, atonic postpartum …

A growing amount of research indicates that abnormalities in the gastrointestinal (GI) system
during development might be a common factor in multiple neurological disorders and might …

Fluctuations in Zn metabolism throughout gestation and lactation might affect Zn
requirements. However, scientific data on Zn requirements for breeding sows are limited …

Adequate nutrition is critical in pregnancy, because both the fetus and an infant are
dependent on adequate maternal stores of micronutrients. Iron, copper and zinc are among …