Birth Weight and Nutrient Restriction Affect Jejunal Enzyme Activity and Gene Markers for Nutrient Transport and Intestinal Function in Piglets

Birth Weight and Nutrient Restriction Affect Jejunal Enzyme Activity and Gene Markers for Nutrient Transport and Intestinal Function in Piglets

Significant variation in the birth weight of piglets has arisen due to increased sow prolificacy. Intestinal development and function may be affected by birth weight. Low birth weight (LBW) pigs may also have reduced feed intake, leading to further impairment of intestinal development. The objective...

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Main Authors: Michael O. Wellington, Lucas A. Rodrigues, Qiao Li, Bingqi Dong, Josiane C. Panisson, Chengbo Yang, Daniel A. Columbus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
low birth weight
normal birth weight
neonatal piglets
intestinal development
gene expression
normal nutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2672

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