#$%^&*AU2010238341B120120322.pdf#####CANRPobDCX$c%612_ .DlOCs29/I ilnil ABSTRACT The present invention relates to methods and feed compositions for increasing or maintaining the reproductive performance of sows, More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of increasing or maintaining the reproductive performance of sows by administering a biologically active compound during lactation, and food compositions comprising said biologically active compound for the purposes of increasing or maintaining the reproductive performance of sows. The present invention also relates to a method of increasing or maintaining ovarian function in sows.