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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Ubicación
  • Netherlands
Autores
  • Pedersen, L.J.
  • Hoofs, A.
  • Kongsted, H.
Propósito
  • Communication
Tipo de fichero
Report / paper
Tamaño del archivo
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Creado el
2024
Lengua materna
Dutch
Web oficial del proyecto
Groen Kennisnet
Licencia
CC BY-NC-ND

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