Genetic parameters of reproductive traits in pigs: a contribution
Generally pig breeding efficiency is defined as the number of piglets weaned per sow per year, so in every pig breeding programmes, great emphasis is placed on improving reproductive traits in sow lines and generally, the evaluation of litter size is carried out in most selection planes. Usually, th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2011-03-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1955 |