funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2023YFE0124400);the Specific university discipline construction project (2023B10564001);grants administered by the Arkansas Biosciences Institute and the USDA;a core grant (P20GM121293, proteogenomics core)。
Background Sow longevity and reproductivity are essential in the modern swine industry.Although many studies have focused on the genetic and genomic factors for selection,little is known about the associations between...
supported by the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-35-PIG);the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272847,U22A20516);the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFF1000602);the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2022ZDLNY01–04)。
Background Increased backfat thickness of sows in early gestation is negative to reproductive performance.Endometrial receptivity is an important determinant of reproductive success,but it is unclear whether the effec...
Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(YQ2022C014);National Natural Science Foundation of China(32302768).
Background Progressive oxidative stress easily occurs as a result of a gradual increase in the intensity of maternal metabolism due to rapid foetal development and increased intensity of lactation.However,studies on t...
A project funded in the framework of the Rural Development Plan 2014–2020 of the Emilia Romagna region,FOCUS AREA 3A-Misura 16.2.01–GREEN SUINO Project number 5415052.Coordinated from the Gruppo Martini SPA.
Background The prolificacy of sows(litter size at birth)has markedly increased,leading to higher post-natal mor-tality.Heat stress can exacerbate this issue.Arginine plays an important role in several physiological pa...
This work was supported by Sichuan Provincial Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.2020JDJQ0041);CARS-35 and Sichuan Key Science and Technology Project(NO.2021ZDZX0009).
Background Intrauterine growth retardation(IUGR)affects intestinal growth,morphology,and function,which leads to poor growth performance and high mortality.The present study explored whether maternal dietary methyl do...
funded by National Natural Science Foundation China(32172744 or 32272895).
Fructo-oligosaccharides(FOS)are well-known prebiotics that have the potential to improve sow reproductive performance and increase piglet growth.However,previous studies were observed in sole FOS-supplemented diets of...
supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA1304204);National Natural Science Foundation of China(31772579).
Background Sex hormones play important roles in the estrus return of post-weaning sows.Previous studies have demonstrated a complex and bi-directional regulation between sex hormones and gut microbiota.However,the ext...
supported by Rural Development Administration,Republic of Korea(Grant No.PJ01479601)
Heat stress adversely affects sows'performance,which can be improved by applying proper nutritional strategies.This study was conducted to investigate the interactive effects of dietary fiber levels and sources on sow...
supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China,2018YFD0500400。
Background Maternal nutrition is essential in keeping a highly efficient production system in the pig industry.Laminarin has been shown to improve antioxidant capacity,reduce the inflammatory response,and favor the ho...
funded by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFD1300202)the nutritional value evaluation and parameter establishment of protein feedstuffs for sows;the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China(125D0203-16190295);the Major Scientific and Technological Special Project of Sichuan Province(No.2021ZDZX0009)。
Background Two studies were designed to determine standard ileal crude protein(CP)and amino acid(AA)digestibility of soybean meal(SBM)from different origins fed to non-pregnant and pregnant sows.Seven solvent-extracte...