Colostrum intake and neonatal characteristics in piglets experiencing varying lengths of expulsion phase

K Laothong, S Kamlangsaeng, K Laipasu, K Tirakarn… - Theriogenology, 2024 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to investigate how the cumulative expulsion interval, litter
size, and birth order influence the characteristics of newborn piglets from hyperprolific sows …

Sow reproductive performance following artificial insemination with semen doses processed using Single Layer Centrifugation without antibiotics in the tropics

CB Ngo, J Suwimonteerabutr, JM Morrell, P Tummaruk - Theriogenology, 2024 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT Single Layer Centrifugation (SLC) through a low density colloid offers an
alternative solution to antibiotic use in boar semen extenders, with lower costs compared to …

Exploring Hyperprolific Sows: A Study of Gross Morphology of Reproductive Organs and Oxytocin Receptor Distribution across Parities

YK Adi, P Taechamaeteekul, S Kesdangsakonwut… - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigated the gross morphology of reproductive organs and oxytocin receptor
distribution across different parities in hyperprolific sows. A total of thirty-two reproductive …

Factors contributing to stillbirth in young hyper‐prolific sows in a tropical free‐farrowing system

CB Ngo, R Boonprakob… - Reproduction in Domestic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The present study investigated factors associated with the incidence of stillbirth in young
hyper‐prolific sows within free farrowing systems in tropical environments. A total of 714 live …

Effect of Feeding a Calcium Chloride Supplement on Sow Stillbirth Rate

S Craig, SER Khaw, KR Petrovski, RN Kirkwood - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary In the present study, we tested whether supplementing dietary calcium for
older sows would increase their blood calcium concentrations and decrease the incidence …