Late pregnancy: The effects of intra-uterine life on production traits in offspring

Intra-uterine life has a major impact on production traits throughout post-natal life. Low birth weight occurs in all mammalian livestock species, however it is most pronounced in the domestic pig. There are few opportunities to remedy the detrimental effects of low birth weight post-natally. Precisely targeted nutritional interventions during pregnancy could reduce the incidence of low birth weight.