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l-Arginine supplementation for pregnant and lactating sows may improve the performance of piglets: A systematic review

Cruz FL, Mendes MFDSA, Silva TO, Filho MBG, de Abreu MLT 2025 Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition

Abstract

The objective was to conduct a systematic review to clarify the effects of l-arginine supplementation in pregnant and lactating sows on plasma hormone levels, milk production and composition, the body condition of sows and piglet performance. In April 2023, an online search and a systematic search were performed in…

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Piglet

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Mammary glandMilk compositionPlasma Hormone LevelsFunctional Amino AcidHyperprolificity

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