Glikogen jako źródło energii dla nowo narodzonych prosiąt

Nutrition is one of the most important factors influencing animal health status and productive performance. Fetal development depends on the availability of essential nutrients. Fetal tissues accumulate certain amounts of energetic compounds that can be used after birth. Newborn piglets draw energy from the glycogen stores and ingested colostrum and milk. Glycogen reserves in liver and skeletal muscles at birth influence piglet survival during early suckling period. The aim of this paper was to present the aspects connected with the importance of glycogen for newborn piglets.