An Analysis of Culling Patterns during the Breeding Cycle and Lifetime Production from the Aspect of Culling Reasons for Gilts and Sows in Southwest China
To investigate culling patterns during the breeding cycle and lifetime production associated with culling reasons, 19,471 culling records were collected in southwest China. Lifetime pigs born alive (LPBA) and parity for culling reasons, and reason distribution at different parities and breeding cycl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/4/160 |