Results of 15 Years of Precision Feeding of Hyper Prolific Gestating Sows
The increase in prolificacy at weaning is less than that at farrowing due to increased loss of piglets. As a result, farmers focus more on solutions that can prevent difficult parturition or a decrease in milk production. The body condition of the sow influences both factors. A model developed to es...
Main Author: | Nathalie Quiniou |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/10/2908 |
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