Effect of Sow Body Weight at First Service on Body Status and Performance during First Parity and Lifetime

Effect of Sow Body Weight at First Service on Body Status and Performance during First Parity and Lifetime

In this retrospective study, we aimed to assess the effect of body weight (BW) at first service on body status development and sow performance during first parity and lifetime efficiency. A total of 360 DanBred gilts were used, which we categorized into three groups according to their BW: (1) Small...

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Main Authors: María José Carrión-López, Juan Orengo, Josefa Madrid, Antonio Vargas, Silvia Martínez-Miró
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
gilts
body status
nonproductive days
lifespan
longevity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3399

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3399

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