Author : Anna Teresa Laurent
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Book Synopsis Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fed to Sows Influence Piglet Inflammatory Response and Cognitive Abilities by : Anna Teresa Laurent
Download or read book Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fed to Sows Influence Piglet Inflammatory Response and Cognitive Abilities written by Anna Teresa Laurent and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the public has become increasingly concerned with how animals in the food industry are handled during production. Regarding the pork industry, processing and weaning are arguably the most stressful events in a young pig’s life. Past research suggests that sow diets with increased omega-3 fatty acids can increase litter size, piglet cognitive ability, and decrease mortality. The objectives of the study were to: document the effects of feeding sows a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids during gestation and lactation on the inflammatory response in piglets during litter processing and evaluate the cognitive and behavioral effects of gestational supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids on weaned pigs. Eight gilts were utilized in a CRB design. Gilts were randomly assigned to one of two dietary groups; CONT (corn starch) or N3FA (SALMATE). Sow/gilt milk and blood samples were collected and analyzed for fatty-acid content. Piglet blood samples were analyzed for fatty acid content and neutrophils count. Behavior was observed and documented for 24hrs post processing. After d 3 processing and castration N3FA piglets tended to have greater concentrations of neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils than CONT piglets. Post weaning on d 21, there was still an effect on eosinophils (P = 0.001), and basophils (P