Ovarian Follicle Growth during Lactation Determines the Reproductive Performance of Weaned Sows

Factors causing variability in ovarian follicle size among weaned sows are not well known. This field study aimed to disclose influencing factors and evaluate if the differences at weaning were established during lactation. Ovaries were scanned using transrectal ultrasound. The first experiment was...

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Main Authors: Tania P. Lopes, Lorena Padilla, Alfonso Bolarin, Heriberto Rodriguez-Martinez, Jordi Roca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/1012