The influence of azaperone treatment at weaning on reproductive performance of sows: altering effects of season and parity

Azaperone treatment can control aggression and decrease stress due to weaning, re-grouping and hierarchical fighting of gilts and sows. However, the effects of this butyrophenone neuroleptic and sedative administered at weaning on pig reproductive function are poorly characterized. In this year-long...

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Main Authors: T. Schwarz, J. Nowicki, R. Tuz, P.M. Bartlewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731117001641