Articles with "piglet vitality" as a keyword



95 The effect of incremental dietary energy density from 13.8 to 15.9 MJ DE/kg on piglet vitality and growth to weaning

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Published in 2019 at "Journal of Animal Science"

DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz122.098

Abstract: Genetic selection for hyper-prolificacy in sows has resulted in a significant increase in the number of piglets born alive per litter; however, a consequence has been a reduction in piglet vitality and survival. Increasing lactation… read more here.

Keywords: energy density; piglet vitality; energy; sows fed ... See more keywords