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Results showed that maternal L-carnitine supplementation improved litter performance and neonatal growth, with the highest body weight and ADG observed in the 300\u2009mg\u2009L\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    group. Serum glucose levels were significantly elevated in the highest supplementation group across all weeks. Cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations were not significantly affected. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were reduced in the LC-300 group during later weeks, suggesting improved hepatic status. Cortisol levels remained unchanged among treatments. However, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) concentrations were significantly enhanced, particularly at higher supplementation levels, indicating improved metabolic activity. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were not significantly influenced, suggesting no adverse effect on oxidative status. 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