作者: Kevin Q. Owen , Rene A. Blum , Stephen A. Blum , Michael D. Tokach , Jim L. Nelssen
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关键词: Reproductive cycle 、 Carnitine 、 Gestation 、 Lactation 、 Biology 、 Litter (animal) 、 Weaning 、 Animal science
摘要: The present invention relates to a method of feeding carnitine supplemented diets sows during the period gestation or both and lactation periods. enhances pork productivity by increasing litter pig birth weaning weights, reducing number stillborn pigs born alive in subsequent reproductive cycle. Sow this include carnitine, such as L-carnitine salts. Carnitine is generally added swine feed formulation amount from about 5 5,000 ppm.