The effect of litter size, age of ewe and Booroola gene (Fee B) on the birth and placental characteristics of Texel ewes

1997 ◽  
Vol 1997 ◽  
pp. 179-179
Author(s):  
Jennifer M.L. Anderson ◽  
J.S. Boyd ◽  
M.J. Harvey ◽  
A. Waterhouse
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Placental Weight

It is widely recorded that placental weight varies a great deal in uniformly treated ewes, yet this variation remains unexplained (Mellor, 1983). The aim of this experiment was to assess the effects of differing parameters on birth weight, placental weight, and number and weight of cotyledons in Texel ewes carrying the Booroola fecundity gene.

Linseed meal during early pregnancy increases litter size in pigs without affecting post-natal growth

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 491-493
Author(s):  
K.A. Vonnahme ◽  
R.C. Zimprich ◽  
E.K. Harris ◽  
E.P. Berg ◽  
D.J. Newman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Early Pregnancy ◽  
Maternal Diet ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Postnatal Growth ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Linseed Meal ◽  
Piglet Growth ◽  
And Control

To determine how feeding linseed meal (LSM) during gestation influences litter size, placental weight, and piglet growth, sows (n = 30) received a phytoestrogen-free Control diet throughout gestation; 12.5% LSM diet throughout gestation (LSM114); or 12.5% LSM diet from day 1 to day 15 of gestation and control diet until parturition (LSM15). Maternal diet did not affect birth weight, placental weight, or postnatal growth. The number of fully formed piglets was increased (P = 0.05) in LSM15 sows compared with Control and LSM114 sows (13.5 vs. 10.1 and 11.6 ± 1.0, respectively). Feeding LSM during the first 2 wk after breeding may enhance litter size.

Relationships among steroid hormone levels in newborn piglets, birth weight, placental weight, vitality of offspring and litter size

2012 ◽  
Vol 83 (9) ◽  
pp. 644-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadatoshi OHTAKI ◽  
Masaharu MORIYOSHI ◽  
Ken NAKADA ◽  
Toshihiko NAKAO ◽  
Yutaka SAWAMUKAI
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Steroid Hormone ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Hormone Levels ◽  
Newborn Piglets

Genetic and environmental control of foetal and placental growth in the mouse

1965 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Inbred Strains ◽  
Local Effect ◽  
Uterine Horn ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Physiological Basis ◽  
Inbred Strains Of Mice ◽  
Independent Effects

SUMMARYBirth weight was recorded in the first and second litters of six inbred strains of mice and of all possible crosses between them. The mean birth weight of F1 young was significantly greater than that of inbred young in most cases; in no case were they significantly lighter than inbred young at birth.Foetal weight and placental weight were recorded on the 17th day post coitum in the first litters of four strains and of two pairs of reciprocal crosses. F1 foetuses were 13–16% heavier than inbred foetuses on crossing four strains. F1 placentae were about 15% heavier than inbred placentae on crossing three strains. Crossbreeding did not affect placental weight in the fourth strain. The significance of these findings is discussed.Analyses of data from individual strains and crosses showed that foetal weight was affected by the number of implants in the same uterine horn and independently by the number in the whole litter. The two independent effects, local and systemic respectively, tended to decrease foetal weight as litter size increased. The independent local effect of litter size on placental weight was different and tended to increase placental weight slightly as the number of implants in the same uterine horn increased.Three different instances of maternal effects on foetal and placental growth were observed.The effects of the litter and the mother on foetal growth are discussed in relation to the physiological basis of environmental variation in pre-natal growth.

Effects of genetic and environmental factors on productive performances of Hilly Brown Bengal goat at Naikhongchari

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
pp. 2192-2203
Author(s):  
M. A. I. Talukder ◽  
M. M. Rahman ◽  
M. A. Alam ◽  
M. A. Hossain ◽  
M. A. Hemayet
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Litter Weight

The present experiment was studied to investigate the effect of genetic and non-genetic factors on productive performances of Hilly Brown Bengal (HBB) goats at the research farm. For this purpose, initially, a total of 69 does of different generations and 20 bucks and finally, a total of 76 does and 09 bucks were used to study productive parameters of HBB goat. The studied Animals were reared in a semi-intensive management system with natural breeding facilities. Goats were allowed to browse for 6-8 hours and mounting in hills with two times concentrates supplementation @ 1% of their body weight. Here three seasons, three generations were considered and parity was counted up to fifth. The data were statistically analyzed by using least-squares analyses of variance of the general linear model (GLM) procedure of the SPSS, 20.00. Sex of kids was significantly (p<0.05) affect the birth weight of kids, where male kids had higher birth weight (1.24 kg) than female kids (1.15 kg). Kids born in summer season had higher birth weight, litter weight, liter size, placental weight, kidding frequency, fortnightly body weight gain up to 6 months, pre and post-weaning gain with reduced mortality rate. Statistically, in summer season, approximately 11.22% and 3.45% heavier kids born, 9-10 g higher daily gain occurs in pre and post-weaning periods and 900-1100 g higher body weight at 3 months of age were found when compared with rainy and winter season respectively, where rainy season had highest body weight at 6 and 9 months of age. Highest percentage of total kidding (41.61%) was also found in summer season with reduced mortality rate (14%), while the highest mortality (64%) occurred in rainy season. Dams parity had significant (p<0.01) impact on production performances and kids mortality rate, where kids litter weight (1.60 to 2.35 kg), litter size (1.38 to 2.08) and placental weight (246.85 to 263.77 g) were increased linearly with the increment of parity up to four, while kids mortality were reduced from 36.57 to 8.44% with the increment of parity up to 5th. Results suggested that the trends of multiple births (twin and triplet) were increased with the advancement of parity, where twin and triplet kid composition increased linearly from 21 to 68% and 0 to 18% among the total kids born, respectively, while single kid percentage reduced from 79 to 14%. Best productive performances of goats were attained in 1st generation with its highest value of kids’ birth weight, weaning weight, litter weight and litter size. There had significant effect (p<0.01) of birth type on kids birth weight, body weight changes and placental weight, where single kid had 30.85% heavier birth weight than the quadruplet with highest placental weight (219.77 to 257.45 g), while highest dams post-partum weight losses (4.8 kg) occurred in triple kidded does. Reduced kid mortality from 36.56 to 1.76% and 51 to 18% can be obtained with the increment of kids’ birth weight and age, respectively.

Does Placental Weight Affects Perinatal Outcome? A Prospective Case-control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-59
Author(s):  
Naina Kumar ◽  
Himani Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Perinatal Outcome ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Neonatal Outcome ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Control Study ◽  
Prospective Case Control Study

Background: Placenta plays a very important role in the growth and development of fetus. Objective: To know the correlation between placental weight and perinatal outcome in term antenatal women. Methods: Present prospective case-control study was conducted in the rural tertiary center of Northern India over one year (January-December 2018) on 1,118 term (≥37-≤42 weeks) antenatal women with singleton pregnancy fulfilling inclusion criteria with 559 women with high-risk pregnancy as cases and 559 low-risk pregnant women as controls. Placental weight, birth weight was measured immediately after delivery and compared between the two groups along with gestation, parity, fetal gender, and neonatal outcome. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 22 version. Results: Mean placental weight [481.98±67.83 gm vs. 499.47±59.59 gm (p=.000)] and birth weight [2.68±0.53 Kg vs. 2.88±0.4 Kg (p=.000)] was significantly lower in high risk as compared to lowrisk participants, whereas placental birth weight ratio was higher in high-risk cases [18.35±2.37 vs. 17.41±1.38 (p=.000)] respectively. Placental weight was positively correlated with birth weight and placental weight and birth weight increased with increasing gestation in both cases and controls. Male neonates had higher placental weight [492.74±68.24 gm vs. 488±58.8 gm (p=0.224)] and birth weight [2.81±0.5 Kg vs. 2.74±0.45 Kg (p=0.033)] as compared to females. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit admission was significantly associated with low placental and birth weight (p=.000). Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between placental weight, birth weight and neonatal outcome, hence placental weight can be used as an indirect indicator of intrauterine fetal growth.

scholarly journals The impact of maternal genetic merit and country of origin on ewe reproductive performance, lambing performance and ewe survival

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Fetherstone ◽  
N McHugh ◽  
T M Boland ◽  
F M McGovern
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Genetic Merit ◽  
Genetic Groups ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the ewe’s maternal genetic merit and country of origin (New Zealand or Ireland) on ewe reproductive, lambing and productivity traits. The study was performed over a four year period (2016 to 2019) and consisted of three genetic groups: high maternal genetic merit New Zealand (NZ), high maternal genetic merit Irish (High Irish) and low maternal genetic merit Irish (Low Irish) ewes. Each group contained 30 Suffolk and 30 Texel ewes, selected based on the respective national maternal genetic indexes; i.e. either the New Zealand Maternal Worth (New Zealand group) or the €uro-star Replacement index (Irish groups). The impact of maternal genetic merit on reproductive traits such as litter size; lambing traits such as gestation length, birth weight, lambing difficulty, mothering ability, and productivity traits such as the number of lambs born and weaned were analyzed using linear mixed models. For binary traits, the impact of maternal genetic merit on reproductive traits such as conception to first AI service; lambing traits such as dystocia, perinatal lamb mortality and productivity traits such as ewe survival were analyzed using logistic regression. New Zealand ewes outperformed Low Irish ewes for conception to first AI (P&lt;0.05) and litter size (P=0.05). Irish ewes were more likely to suffer from dystocia (6.84 (High Irish) and 8.25 (Low Irish) times) compared to NZ ewes (P&lt;0.001); birth weight and perinatal mortality did not differ between groups (P&gt;0.05). Lambs born from NZ ewes were 4.67 (95% CI: 1.89 to 11.55; P&lt;0.001) and 6.54 (95% CI: 2.56 to 16.71; P&lt;0.001) times more likely to stand up and suckle unassisted relative to lambs born from High or Low Irish ewes, respectively. New Zealand and High Irish ewes had a greater number of lambs born and weaned throughout the duration of the study compared to their Low Irish counterparts (P&lt;0.001). New Zealand ewes tended to be more likely to survive from one year to the next compared to Low Irish ewes (P=0.07). Irish ewes of high maternal genetic merit outperformed their Low counterparts in total number of lambs born and weaned per ewe, but performance did not differ across other traits investigated. This highlights the importance of continuous development of the Irish maternal sheep index to ensure favourable improvements in reproductive, lambing and productivity traits at farm level. Overall, results demonstrate the suitability of NZ genetics in an Irish production system.

Placental growth patterns affect birth weight for given placental weight

2007 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn M. Salafia ◽  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Richard K. Miller ◽  
Adrian K. Charles ◽  
Patrick Shrout ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Placental Weight

145 Effect of Substandard Teats on Piglet and Sow Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 133-134
Author(s):  
Mark Knauer ◽  
Zack Peppmeier
Keyword(s):  
Mammary Gland ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Large White ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Maternal Line ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Piglet Survival

Abstract The objective of the study was to evaluate sow teat quality in relation to subsequent reproductive throughput. Data included one cohort of 42 Landrace × Large White second parity maternal line sows at the Tidewater Research Station (Plymouth, NC). Functional teats (FUNCTIONAL) were classified pre-farrow as acceptable (ACCEPTABLE) or substandard (SUBSTANDARD). Teats were categorized as SUBSTANDARD when teat size was ≤75% of ACCEPTABLE. At day 20 of lactation, ACCEPTABLE and SUBSTANDARD were assessed for the presence of a swollen mammary gland and piglets observed nursing SUBSTANDARD were recorded (24 piglets from 15 litters). Means for FUNCTIONAL, ACCEPTABLE and SUBSTANDARD were 15.07, 13.59 and 1.48 teats, respectively. Biological dam traits included birth weight (BWT), total number born (TNB), litter size at weaning (LSW) and piglet survival (LSW/TNB). Weaning weight (WWT) was considered a trait of the nurse dam. Means for TNB, LSW, litter BWT and litter WWT were 13.4, 10.9, 17.8 kg and 57.8 kg, respectively. Data was analyzed using a chi-square test for binary traits and linear mixed models for continuous traits. At weaning, a greater (P &lt; 0.01) proportion of ACCEPTABLE had a functional mammary gland when compared to SUBSTANDARD (76 vs. 47%). Within litters, piglets nursing SUBSTANDARD tended (em&gt;P = 0.09) to be 158 grams lighter at weaning in comparison to ACCEPTABLE. Yet BWT of SUBSTANDARD piglets did not differ (em&gt;P = 0.60) from piglets nursing ACCEPTABLE. Across litters, an increase in one SUBSTANDARD tended (em&gt;P = 0.07) to reduce litter WWT by 1.74 kilograms. An increase in one SUBSTANDARD tended (em&gt;P &lt; 0.07) to increase piglet survival by 3.5%. Results suggest substandard teats, identified pre-farrow, are less likely to have a functional mammary gland at weaning, impair piglet quality yet may enhance piglet survival.

PSXII-28 Effects of the nutritional plane before and after breeding on performance of different hair sheep breeds

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 489-490
Author(s):  
Farida Belkasmi ◽  
Raquel V Lourencon ◽  
Ryszard Puchala ◽  
Terry A Gipson ◽  
Luana Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Birth Rate ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Breeding Period ◽  
Hair Sheep ◽  
Cereal Grain ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Female hair sheep, 27 Dorper (DOR), 41 Katahdin (KAT), and 39 St. Croix (STC), were used to determine influences of nutritional planes before and after breeding on performance. There were 35 multiparous and 72 primiparous sheep, the latter 2.8±0.20 yr of age. Wheat straw [4% crude protein; dry matter (DM) basis] was consumed ad libitum and supplemented with approximately 0.25% initial body weight (BW) of soybean meal (SBM; Low) or a 1:3 mixture of SBM and rolled corn at 1% BW (High; DM). The supplementation period was 162 d, and with breeding of animals in 2 groups sequentially the pre-breeding period was 84 and 97 d and that after breeding began was 78 and 65 d. Wheat straw DM intake (1.75, 1.30, 1.57, 1.15, 1.80, and 1.38% BW; SEM=0.112), average daily gain (-46, 42, -44, 70, -47, and 51 g; SEM=7.3), and change in body condition score (-0.61, 0.36, -0.53, 0.27, -0.39, and -0.18 for DOR-Low, DOR-High, KAT-Low, KAT-High, STC-Low, and STC-High, respectively; SEM=0.058) were influenced (P &lt; 0.05) by supplement treatment. Birth rate (66.7, 93.5, 84.6, 95.5, 82.8, and 100.0; SEM=9.83) and individual lamb birth weight (4.50, 4.61, 4.28, 3.98, 3.73, and 3.88 kg; SEM=0.201) were not affected by supplement treatment (P = 0.063 and 0.787, respectively), although litter size (0.92, 1.21, 1.17, 1.86, 1.12, and 1.82; SEM=0.221) and total litter birth weight (5.84, 5.74, 5.92, 7.52, 5.04, and 6.78 kg for DOR-Low, DOR-High, KAT-Low, KAT-High, STC-Low, and STC-High, respectively; SEM=0.529) were greater (P &lt; 0.05) for High than for Low. In conclusion, although there was some compensation in wheat straw intake for the different levels of supplementation, SBM given alone rather than with cereal grain adversely affected body weight and condition and reproductive performance, the latter primarily through litter size but also via a trend for an effect on birth rate.

Placental plasticity in monochorionic twins: Impact on birth weight and placental weight

Placenta ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 1018-1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc U. Baumann ◽  
Michelle Marti ◽  
Lukas Durrer ◽  
Petros Koumoutsakos ◽  
Panagiotis Angelikopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Monochorionic Twins
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