The Course of Parturition Affects Piglet Condition at Birth and Survival and Growth through the Nursery Phase
The aim of this study was to relate the course of parturition to the condition of piglets at birth, based on umbilical cord blood acid-base values, and relate the condition at birth to neonatal survival and performance up to 10 weeks of life. Data were collected from 37 spontaneous unassisted partur...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/5/60 |