Nutrition plays an
essential role in developing microbiota and immune system of neonate piglets.
Early-life nutrition may also influence gut immunity and metabolism atlong-term and may impact growth of pigs at later physiological stages byimprinting.
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| Newly Weaned Piglets |
Indeed, modulating the
diet of females during gestation and lactation and/or the diet of young
animal’s results in later change in microbiota and epigenetic reactions in
several species. Nutrition of sows is crucial in preserving reproductive
performance. Voluntary feed intake of highly prolific sows is generally
insufficient to cover nutrient requirements for milk production and maintenance
of body condition. Furthermore, sows may become insulin-resistant during
lactation resulting in impairing their breeding career. Additionally,
insulin-resistance of sows may decrease survival and growth performance of
their suckling piglets.
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