Impacts of Farrowing Pen Design, Season, and Sow Parity on Litter Performance and Piglet Mortality

Piglet mortality during lactation is a significant concern in swine production, influenced by complex interactions involving sow, piglet, environmental, and management factors. While crushing by the sow may be the ultimate cause of piglet mortality, there are many factors influencing the outcome, in...

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Main Authors: Verônica Madeira Pacheco, Tami M. Brown-Brandl, Gary A. Rohrer, Rafael Vieira de Sousa, Luciane Silva Martello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/325