Impact of Diet Deprivation and Subsequent Over-allowance During Gestation on Mammary Gland Development and Lactation Performance

Research from Canada shows adverse effects of under-feeding during pregnancy followed by over-feeding in lactation on mammary gland development, bodyweight and backfat in gilts and young sows, while piglet performance was unaffected by the dam's feeding programme.
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