Selection for litter size and litter birthweight in Large White pigs: Maximum, mean and variability of reproduction traits
Gradually increasing trend of litter size poses a challenge to pig farmers in terms of managing larger litters. Therefore, it seems that a balanced approach that optimises litter size, litter birthweight, and uniformity of those traits is needed in order to address animal welfare and farm management...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731121001956 |