Are Larger Litters a Concern for Piglet Survival or An Effectively Manageable Trait?
As sows continue to be selected for greater prolificacy, it is important to review problems that arise in larger litters, and whether these issues can be appropriately managed. Although a proportion of piglets in larger litters can be born underweight, proper supervision around farrowing and adequat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/309 |