Changes in back fat thickness during late gestation predict colostrum yield in sows

Directing protein and energy sources towards lactation is crucial to optimise milk production in sows but how this influences colostrum yield (CY) remains unknown. The aim of this study was to identify associations between CY and the sow’s use of nutrient resources. We included 37 sows in the study...

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Main Authors: R. Decaluwé, D. Maes, I. Declerck, A. Cools, B. Wuyts, S. De Smet, G.P.J. Janssens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731113001791