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The maturity in fetal pigs using a multi-fluid metabolomic approach.
Scientific reports - 16 Nov 2020
Lefort Gaëlle, Servien Rémi, Quesnel Hélène, Billon Yvon, Canario Laurianne, Iannuccelli Nathalie, Canlet Cécile, Paris Alain, Vialaneix Nathalie, Liaubet Laurence
Abstract excerpt
In mammalian species, the first days after birth are an important period for survival and the mortality rate is high before weaning. In pigs, perinatal deaths average 20% of the litter, with important economic and societal consequences. Maturity is one of the most important factors that influence piglet survival at birth. Maturity can be defined as the outcome of complex mechanisms of intra-uterine development...
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