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Effects of uterotonics on farrowing traits and piglet vitality: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Theriogenology - 1 Feb 2021
Muro Bruno B D, Carnevale Rafaella F, Andretta Ines, Leal Diego F, Monteiro Matheus S, Poor André P, Almond Glen W, Garbossa Cesar A P
Abstract excerpt
Uterotonics are widely used in the pig industry but their effects have not been investigated critically. The objective was to evaluate the effects of oxytocin and carbetocin on farrowing duration, birth interval, farrowing assistance, stillbirth rate, and piglet viability traits by performing a systematic review and a meta-analysis. The search for studies was performed during January 2020 using the PubMed, ISI...
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