THE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN-A AND VITAMIN-E, B IOTIN AND FOLIC-ACID ON FETAL LOSSES IN PIGS

Authors
KOLB E SEEHAWER J
Citation
E. Kolb et J. Seehawer, THE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN-A AND VITAMIN-E, B IOTIN AND FOLIC-ACID ON FETAL LOSSES IN PIGS, Tierarztliche Umschau, 52(5), 1997, pp. 290
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Tierarztliche Umschau → ACNP
ISSN journal
00493864
Volume
52
Issue
5
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0049-3864(1997)52:5<290:TEOVAV>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Abnormally high embryonic mortality in sows is associated with defects in the maturation of oocytes related to the secretion of oestrogens, luteinising hormone and progesterone and generic defects. In addition, a sub-optimal provision of beta-carotene, vitamins A and E, biotin an d folic acid is associated with a negative effect. A survey of the eff ect on litter size by the supplementation with these compounds is desc ribed.