The stomach capacity is reduced in intrauterine growth restricted piglets compared to normal piglets
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The stomach capacity is reduced in intrauterine growth restricted piglets compared to normal piglets. / Lynegaard, Julie C.; Hales, Janni; Nielsen, Marlene N.; Hansen, Christian F.; Amdi, Charlotte.
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T1 - The stomach capacity is reduced in intrauterine growth restricted piglets compared to normal piglets
AU - Lynegaard, Julie C.
AU - Hales, Janni
AU - Nielsen, Marlene N.
AU - Hansen, Christian F.
AU - Amdi, Charlotte
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Selection for increased litter sizes have decreased the average birth weight of piglets and up to 30% of newborn piglets in Danish herds show signs of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). It has been reported that around 48% of liveborn piglets dying between birth and weaning have empty stomachs, and that IUGR piglets do not ingest the recommended amount of colostrum to survive. The aim of this study was to investigate how much colostrum could be administrated depending on whether they were IUGR compared to normal piglets. Seventy‐two piglets within 24 h of farrowing were classified as either IUGR or normal based on their head morphology. Stomach weight, length and capacity were measured along with bodyweight (BW). The results displayed a decreased BW, empty stomach weight and capacity in IUGR piglets, as well as a decreased relative stomach capacity in IUGR compared with normal piglets. In conclusion, birth weight is not the only factor influencing stomach capacity, and IUGR piglets have a smaller stomach capacity compared with normal piglets. It is estimated that IUGR piglets have the capacity to be given a bolus of 25 mL per kg/BW, whereas a normal piglet have a higher capacity (30 mL per kg/BW).
AB - Selection for increased litter sizes have decreased the average birth weight of piglets and up to 30% of newborn piglets in Danish herds show signs of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). It has been reported that around 48% of liveborn piglets dying between birth and weaning have empty stomachs, and that IUGR piglets do not ingest the recommended amount of colostrum to survive. The aim of this study was to investigate how much colostrum could be administrated depending on whether they were IUGR compared to normal piglets. Seventy‐two piglets within 24 h of farrowing were classified as either IUGR or normal based on their head morphology. Stomach weight, length and capacity were measured along with bodyweight (BW). The results displayed a decreased BW, empty stomach weight and capacity in IUGR piglets, as well as a decreased relative stomach capacity in IUGR compared with normal piglets. In conclusion, birth weight is not the only factor influencing stomach capacity, and IUGR piglets have a smaller stomach capacity compared with normal piglets. It is estimated that IUGR piglets have the capacity to be given a bolus of 25 mL per kg/BW, whereas a normal piglet have a higher capacity (30 mL per kg/BW).
KW - Colostrum supplement
KW - Intrauterine growth restriction
KW - Newborn
KW - Piglet
KW - Stomach capacity
U2 - 10.3390/ani10081291
DO - 10.3390/ani10081291
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 32731630
AN - SCOPUS:85090638998
VL - 10
SP - 1
EP - 7
JO - Animals
JF - Animals
SN - 2076-2615
IS - 8
M1 - 1291
ER -
ID: 248764909