Effects of the Mean Weight of Uniform Litters on Sows and Offspring Performance

Effects of the Mean Weight of Uniform Litters on Sows and Offspring Performance

This study aimed to determine the effects of uniform litters of different mean birth weights on colostrum production of sows and piglets performance. The study involved 98 multiparous sows from a commercial lean genotype and their piglets. Simultaneous farrowing were supervised and the piglets were...

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Main Authors:	Rui Charneca, Amadeu Freitas, José Nunes, Jean Le Dividich
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:	Animals
Subjects:	litters piglets uniformity colostrum pre-weaning mortality
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/19/3100

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