Prolonged parturition and impaired placenta expulsion increase the risk of postpartum metritis and delay uterine involution in sows

Björkman, Stefan; Oliviero, Claudio; Kauffold, Johannes; Soede, N.M.; Peltoniemi, Olli

doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.10.003

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“…Since then, litter size and farrowing duration increased steadily [1]. Nowadays, sows are hyperprolific (average litter size > 16) with an average farrowing duration of longer than 300 min [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. This means that more than half of all parturitions are longer than physiologically.…”

Section: Parturition and Birth Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This means that more than half of all parturitions are longer than physiologically. This rapid increase is concerning and leads to a high incidence of dystocia with subsequent negative consequences on piglet survival and sows' fertility and longevity [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. An older survey showed that dystocia was mostly of maternal origin [8], whereas a newer survey identified that dystocia is nowadays almost exclusively due to maternal causes; with uterine inertia being the most common cause [9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Tools and Protocols for Managing Hyperprolific Sows at Parturition: Optimizing Piglet Survival… DOI: http://dx.doi.org /10.5772/intechopen.91337 An increasing incidence for PDS of up to 34% was recently reported [23], which is connected with the increase in litter size and farrowing duration [3]. In one study, the percentage of sows with fever during the first 24 h postpartum increased from 40 to 100%, when the farrowing duration increased from less than 2 to more than 4 h [24].…”

Section: Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome and Sows' Fertilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tools and Protocols for Managing Hyperprolific Sows at Parturition: Optimizing Piglet Survival and Sows’ Reproductive Health

Björkman¹,

Grahofer²

2021

Animal Reproduction in Veterinary Medicine

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Genetic selection for higher prolificacy is one of the major causes for a decrease in piglet survival and reproductive health of the sow. Large litters increase farrowing duration and decrease piglet birth weight and therefore have an impact on piglet vitality, colostrum uptake, and piglet survival. Large litters also increase the incidence of postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) and the probability of the sow to be removed from the herd because of reproductive failure. Therefore, hyperprolificacy challenges the performance of the sow in terms of parturition, colostrum production, neonatal survival, and fertility. In this review, we discuss the tools and protocols for management of parturition, colostrum, and sows' reproductive health. We provide checklists for the prevention of birth complications and PDS as well as for improvement of mammary gland development and colostrum production.

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Section: Parturition and Birth Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Parturition and Birth Complicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome and Sows' Fertilitymentioning

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Tools and Protocols for Managing Hyperprolific Sows at Parturition: Optimizing Piglet Survival and Sows’ Reproductive Health

Björkman¹,

Grahofer²

2021

Animal Reproduction in Veterinary Medicine

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“…In addition, this increment in the duration of the process of farrowing increases the risk of birth complications and occurrence of diseases post-partum (Björkman, Oliviero, Kauffold, Soede, & Peltoniemi, 2018;Björkman et al, 2017;Peltoniemi, Björkman, & Oliviero, 2016). Therefore, if there is an urge to further increase the litter size in the pig, these adverse effects should be kept in mind.…”

Section: He Alth and Welfare Impli C Ati On S Of The L Arg E Lit Tementioning

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“…Relationship between litter size and the duration of farrowing in 20 studies from 1992 to 2018 (Björkman et al., , ; Canario, Roy, Gruand, & Bidanel, ; van Dijk, van Rens, van der Lende, & Taverne, ; Feyera et al., ; Gu et al., ; Guillemet et al., ; Hales, Moustsen, Devreese, Nielsen, & Hansen, ; Hansen, Hales, Weber, Edwards, & Moustsen, ; Kobek Thorsen et al., ; Madec & Leon, ; Oliviero, Heinonen, Valros, & Peltoniemi, ; Oliviero, Kothe, Heinonen, Valros, & Peltoniemi, ; Oliviero et al., ; Olsson, Botermans, & Englund, ; van Rens & van der Lende, ; Tummaruk & Pearodwong, ; Van Wettere, Toplis, & Miller, ; Yun et al., ; Zaleski & Hacker, )…”

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The challenge of large litters on the immune system of the sow and the piglets

Oliviero

Junnikkala

Peltoniemi

2019

Reprod Domestic Animals

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The use of hyperprolific sow lines has increased litter size considerably in the last three decades. Nowadays, in some countries litters can reach up to 18–20 piglets being a major challenge for the sow's physiology during pregnancy, parturition and lactation. The increased number of piglets born per litter prolongs sensibly the duration of farrowing, decreases the piglets’ average weight at birth and their vitality, increases the competition for colostrum intake and can affect negatively piglets’ survival. This review aims to describe how large litters can affect the immune system of the sow and the piglets and proposes measures to improve this condition.

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Reproductive health of the sow during puerperium

Björkman

Kauffold

Kaiser

2022

Molecular Reproduction Devel

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The modern hyperprolific sow is susceptible to metabolic disease and chronic inflammation. The most sensitive phase is parturition, when the sow experiences systemic inflammation and stress, and major changes in metabolism and endocrinology. Resolution of inflammation and stress needs to happen quickly to ensure good reproductive health during puerperium. If the sow fails to adapt to these changes, puerperal disease may occur. The economically most important puerperal disease complex is the postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PPDS). Other puerperal diseases include infections of the urogenital tract. Diagnosis of PPDS and urogenital disease on‐farm is challenging but several diagnostic methods, including clinical examination, behavioral observations, ultrasonography and biomarkers are available. Ultrasonography is an excellent tool for monitoring the health of the urogenital tract, the mammary gland, and uterine involution and guide further diagnostic interventions. Biomarkers such as Chromogranin A, tumor necrosis factor‐α, and interleukin‐6 represent promising tools to monitor general health and the systemic state of inflammation and oxidative stress of the sow. Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, dopamine antagonists, and oxytocin are promising to address the symptoms of PPDS. Reducing of stress, improving nutrition and intestinal health, and supporting animal welfare‐friendly husbandry help in the prevention of PPDS.

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Prolonged parturition and impaired placenta expulsion increase the risk of postpartum metritis and delay uterine involution in sows

Cited by 44 publications

References 22 publications

Tools and Protocols for Managing Hyperprolific Sows at Parturition: Optimizing Piglet Survival and Sows’ Reproductive Health

Tools and Protocols for Managing Hyperprolific Sows at Parturition: Optimizing Piglet Survival and Sows’ Reproductive Health

The challenge of large litters on the immune system of the sow and the piglets

Reproductive health of the sow during puerperium

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