Assessment of viability of new born piglets using an adjusted APGAR score
Since decades pig breeding goals have mainly focused on prolificacy. However, large litters can have implications on piglets’ and sows’ welfare. Due to increased litter size viability of piglets may decrease, leading to a higher number of stillborn piglets and increased suckling piglet mortality. Pi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Bulgarian |
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University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
2018-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Central European Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://jcea.agr.hr/articles/773475_Assessment_of_viability_of_new_born_piglets_using_an_adjusted_APGAR_score_en.pdf |