Selection of terminal Piétrain pigs improves vitality and prevalence of congenital defects in crossbred piglets

Selection of terminal Piétrain pigs improves vitality and prevalence of congenital defects in crossbred piglets

Reducing piglet mortality and congenital defects is vital in pig production, as these traits substantially impact piglet welfare and lead to significant production losses. Additionally, piglets born with congenital defects often demand extra attention and resources from pig farmers. Nowadays, most b...

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Main Authors: Wim Gorssen, Carmen Winters, Roel Meyermans, Léa Chapard, Katrijn Hooyberghs, Jaro De Kort, Alice Van den Broeke, Jürgen Depuydt, Steven Janssens, Nadine Buys
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
Subjects:
pig
Piétrain
pre-weaning mortality
vitality
congenital defects
sustainable breeding
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2025.1449092/full

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