Backfat Thickness at Pre-Farrowing: Indicators of Sow Reproductive Performance, Milk Yield, and Piglet Birth Weight in Smart Farm-Based Systems

Backfat Thickness at Pre-Farrowing: Indicators of Sow Reproductive Performance, Milk Yield, and Piglet Birth Weight in Smart Farm-Based Systems

The importance of backfat thickness in sows lies in its correlation with nutritional status, reproductive performance, and overall health. Identifying the optimum backfat thickness is crucial for determining the ideal energy reserves needed to support successful reproduction and lactation. This rese...

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Main Authors: Hong-Seok Mun, Keiven Mark B. Ampode, Eddiemar B. Lagua, Veasna Chem, Hae-Rang Park, Young-Hwa Kim, Md Sharifuzzaman, Md Kamrul Hasan, Chul-Ju Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
farrowing duration
farrowing behavior
weaning-to-estrus interval
body condition score
litter size
stillbirth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/1/24

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