Mechanism of action and the uses betaine in pig production. Issue 3 (6th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fu, Rong; Wang, Qin; Kong, Caihua; Liu, Kena; Si, Huaxin; Sui, Shiyan
• Is Part Of: Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition. Volume 106:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 528
• Page End: 536
• Publication Date: 2021-09-06
• Subjects: meat quality -- mechanism -- pig -- production performance -- reproductive performance; Animal nutrition -- Periodicals; Feeds -- Periodicals; 636.085
• DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13633
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0931-2439

Abstract

Abstract: Betaine, the trimethyl derivative of glycine, is a good methyl group donor, and an important component in pig production. However, betaine has not been extensively studied in this field. Therefore, in this study, we reviewed the effects of betaine in pig production performance, meat quality and reproductive performance, as well as its mechanisms, to provide a theoretical basis for the optimal use and development of this compound.