Managing large litters - Short review (version 1.0)
This review gives an overview of the development in litter size and its consequences for sow and pig welfare. Selection for large litters has resulted in sows giving birth to several pigs exceeding the number of functional teats available at the sow’s udder.
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Contribution detail info
- Location
- Netherlands
- Authors
- Pedersen, L.J.
- Hoofs, A.
- Kongsted, H.
- Purpose
- Communication
- File type
- Report / paper
- File size
- NaN undefined
- Created on
- 2024
- Origin language
- Dutch
- Official project website
- Groen Kennisnet
- License
- CC BY-NC-ND
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