title: Pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of lactational insufficiency in sows.
abstract: Lactational insufficiency is one of the major problems in swine production, and the consequences on the growth of the litter must be emphasized. Pathophysiology involves neuroendocrinologic interactions and the role of target organs such as the mammary glands, uterus, bladder, and gut. The complexity of these interactions and the fact that all interactions are not well understood leads to a broad approach. Some risk factors and their associations with lactational insufficiency are described to help the practitioner in the clinical approach to such a problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Montreal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Québec, Canada.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Martineau
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Doizé
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004716:Endometritis / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008413:Mastitis / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D012307:Risk Factors; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary