Disentangling Litter Size and Farrowing Duration Effects on Piglet Stillbirth, Acid–Base Blood Parameters and Pre-Weaning Mortality

The current study evaluated interactions between farrowing duration and litter size on the level of asphyxia, vitality, percentage of stillbirth, and pre-weaning mortality of piglets. Farrowing duration was measured in 159 crossbred gilts and sows (Yorkshire × Dutch Landrace). Litter size ranged bet...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Main Authors:	Moniek van den Bosch, Irene B. van de Linde, Bas Kemp, Henry van den Brand
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Subjects:	farrowing duration litter size stillbirth pre-weaning mortality piglets acid–base blood parameters
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.836202/full