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Title:
Restricted feed intake in lactating primiparous sows: Effects on embryonic gene expression and subsequent litter sex ratio
Author(s): G. Oliver, N. May, S. Novak, J.L. Patterson, J.A. Pasternak, F. Paradis, M. Norrby, K. Oxtoby, M.K. Dyck, W.T. Dixon, G.R. Foxcroft
Publication Date: June 5, 2012
Reference: Advances in Pork Production, Volume 23. 2012.
Country: Canada

Summary:

The abstract for a study looking at the molecular basis for low birth weights and higher male ratios in litters after the sow was restricted in feed during her last week of the previous lactation. IGF2, INSR, IGF2R genes were effected in the embryo and placenta, embryo ESR1 and placental ANGPT2 genes were effected as well.

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