Investigation of strategies for the introduction and transportation of replacement gilts on southern Ontario sow farms

Investigation of strategies for the introduction and transportation of replacement gilts on southern Ontario sow farms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is of major concern to the swine industry; infection with the virus can lead to production losses, morbidity, and mortality within swine operations. Biosecurity practices related t...

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Main Authors: Bottoms Kate, Poljak Zvonimir, Dewey Cate, Deardon Rob, Holtkamp Derald, Friendship Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Swine
Biosecurity
Gilt replacement strategies
Multiple correspondence analysis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/217

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