Characterization of Removal Reasons for Nurse Sows and the Associated Removal Due to Their Extended Lactation Length in Hyperprolific Farrow-Wean Herds
This study aimed to characterize and quantify reasons for the removal of nurse sows and identify the removal associated with their extended lactation length (ELL). A total of 100,756 removed nurse sows within a period of 2016–2022 from 53 sow herds in the Midwest USA were analyzed. Reproductive fail...
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-05-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/11/1607 |