Managing large litters - Short review (version 1.0)
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Detail description
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
- Project
- Location
- Netherlands
- Authors
- Kongsted, H., Pedersen, L.J., Hoofs, A.
- Purpose
- Communication
- File type
- Document
- Created on
- Sep 08, 2025
- Origin language
- Dutch
- Official project website
- Groen Kennisnet
- License
- CC BY-NC-ND
- Themes