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Effect of Simultaneous Dietary Supplementation of Betaine, Selenomethionine, and Vitamins E and C under Summer Conditions in Growing-Finishing Pigs

De Prekel L, Maes D, Van den Broeke A, Ampe B, Aluwé M 2024 Veterinary sciences

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Heat stress in pigs negatively affects welfare, health, and performance. Osmoprotectants and antioxidants may alleviate oxidative damage during hot periods. We investigated whether an additive-enriched feed can reduce negative effects in pigs during summer conditions. Sixty growing-finishing pigs were allocated into…

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Pigs

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Respiration rateMeat qualityRectal TemperatureTemperature–humidity IndexPrecision Livestock Farming

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