Maximum number of total born piglets in a parity and individual ranges in litter size expressed as specific characteristics of sows
Abstract Background The objective of this study was to underline that litter size as a key trait of sows needs new parameters to be evaluated and to target an individual optimum. Large individual variation in litter size affects both production and piglet’s survival and health negatively. Therefore,...
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| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Animal Sciences and Technology
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40781-018-0172-x |