Simple Summary The gastrointestinal tract of any organism is not only important from a
digestion and nutrient absorption point of view, but it interacts in many ways with …

Society is becoming increasingly critical of animal husbandry due to its environmental
impact and issues involving animal health and welfare including scientific experiments …

Pigs with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) have suboptimum growth performance and
impaired synthesis of glycine (the most abundant amino acid in the body). Conventional …

This study aimed to characterize histological changes of the maternal-conceptus interface in
feto-placental units associated with fetal weight and sex throughout pregnancy. Pregnant …

Background Fetal growth restriction (FGR) increases risk for development of obesity and
type 2 diabetes. Using a mouse model of FGR, we tested whether metabolic outcomes were …

Background Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) affects intestinal growth, morphology,
and function, which leads to poor growth performance and high mortality. The present study …

Simple Summary After piglet weaning, with the exposure to the inherent stress of this
productive stage, the intestinal microbiota experiences an imbalance, resulting in a loss of …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to impaired foetal growth during gestation,
resulting in permanent stunting effects on the offspring. This study aimed to investigate the …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is defined as inadequate foetal growth during
gestation. In response to placenta insufficiency, IUGR piglets prioritise brain development as …

This study tested the hypothesis that dietary supplementation with glycine enhances the
synthesis and concentrations of glutathione (GSH, a major antioxidant) in tissues of pigs with …