Maternal behaviour in pigs and its relation to piglet performance and survival
Piglet survival is of importance because it affects the farmer’s economy and the welfare of the pigs. There are several factors affecting piglet survival and they are often linked to each other. This paper will focus on how the behaviour of the sow can affect the growth and survival of the piglets a...
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| Language: | Inglés Swedish |
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SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics (until 231231)
2010
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