A review of factors influencing litter size in Irish sows
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Many factors influence litter size. These include genetics, gilt management, lactation length, parity distribution, disease, stress and boar fertility. In the past 20 years, litter size in Irish sows has increased by only one pig. Born alive figures now average a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-06-01
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| Series: | Irish Veterinary Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.irishvetjournal.org/content/60/6/359 |