Recent developments call for further research on the timing and mechanisms involved in the
initial colonization of the fetal/infant gut by the maternal microbiome and its role in …

Reproductive traits are an integral part of the goals of the breeding programs that contribute
to the economic success of production. Reproductive phenotypes such as litter size, number …

Neonatal iron deficiency anemia is prevalent among domestic pigs but does not occur in the
offspring of wild boar. The main causes of this disorder in piglets of modern pig breeds are …

The effect of different percentages of Duroc genes in crossbreeding (5, 50 and 100%), the
gender (immunocastrated males–ICM and females) and their interaction was evaluated on …

Background The critically low hepatic iron stores of newborn piglets are considered to be a
major cause of neonatal iron deficiency in modern breeds of domestic pig (Sus domestica) …

Abstract This Scientific Report addresses a mandate from the European Commission
according to Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 on the welfare of cats and dogs in …

Litter size is an economically important trait in the swine industry. A high ovulation rate is a
prerequisite for a large litter size. It differs among pig breeds with different genetic …

Our research endeavors are directed towards unraveling the stem cell characteristics of
lower-grade glioma patients, with the ultimate goal of formulating personalized treatment …

Tumor recurrence and metastasis often occur in HCC patients after surgery, and the
prognosis is not optimistic. Hence, searching effective biomarkers for prognosis of is of great …

Reproductive performance in pig production has gained genetic momentum resulting in
large litters. Several strategies have been used to raise the number of piglets to address the …