Direct–Maternal Genetic Parameters for Litter Size and Body Weight of Piglets of a New Black Breed for the Taiwan Black Hog Market

Direct–Maternal Genetic Parameters for Litter Size and Body Weight of Piglets of a New Black Breed for the Taiwan Black Hog Market

The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters of litter size and piglet weight from farrowing to weaning in KHAPS Black sows. The genetic parameters investigated were the direct (h<sup>2</sup><sub>d</sub>), maternal (h<sup>2</sup><sub>m&...

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Main Authors: Hsiu-Lan Lee, Mu-Yao Lin, Han-Sheng Wang, Chin-Bin Hsu, Cheng-Yung Lin, Shen-Chang Chang, Perng-Chih Shen, Hsiu-Luan Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal model
genetic parameter
piglet performance
maternal genetic effects
sow
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3295

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