Maternal Magnesium Sulfate Supplementation in a Pre-Farrow Diet Improves Factors Important for Piglet Viability
Piglet hypoxia during farrowing is common and can lead to increased stillbirth rates, reduced piglet vitality, and an increased risk of preweaning mortality. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) has successfully been used as a neuroprotectant and readily crosses the placenta in humans. Based on this human data...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/10/185 |