Characteristics of Swedish gilts at service and producers’ opinions about gilt production

In Sweden, selection for leanness in pigs has been going on for almost a century. This sometimes results in gilts and sows being too lean and consequently in a risk for reduced reproduction and health status. The Swedish recommendation includes that gilts should be mated after seven months of age, a...

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Autor principal: Pettersson, Therese
Formato: H2
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics (until 231231) 2010
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