Identifying Risk Factors for Low Piglet Birth Weight, High Within-Litter Variation and Occurrence of Intrauterine Growth-Restricted Piglets in Hyperprolific Sows

Identifying Risk Factors for Low Piglet Birth Weight, High Within-Litter Variation and Occurrence of Intrauterine Growth-Restricted Piglets in Hyperprolific Sows

This study aimed to identify risk factors affecting PBW, high CV<sub>PBW</sub> and the occurrence of IUGR piglets in 12 commercial Danish herds with hyperprolific sows using free-access stalls, floor or electronic sow feeding systems in the gestation unit. The following factors were inve...

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Main Authors: Kristina V. Riddersholm, Ida Bahnsen, Thomas S. Bruun, Leonardo V. de Knegt, Charlotte Amdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
feeding system
gestation
hyperprolific sows
IUGR piglets
piglet birth weight
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2731

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