A review of factors influencing litter size in Irish sows

A review of factors influencing litter size in Irish sows

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Many factors influence litter size. These include genetics, gilt management, lactation length, parity distribution, disease, stress and boar fertility. In the past 20 years, litter size in Irish sows has increased by only one pig. Born alive figures now average a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lawlor Peadar G, Lynch P Brendan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:Irish Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
litter
size
Ireland
sows
Online Access:http://www.irishvetjournal.org/content/60/6/359

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