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Between-breed variability of stillbirth and its relationship with sow and piglet characteristics.
Journal of animal science - 1 Dec 2006
Canario L, Cantoni E, Le Bihan E, Caritez J C, Billon Y, Bidanel J P, Foulley J L
Abstract excerpt
Litter characteristics at birth were recorded in 4 genetic types of sows with differing maternal abilities. Eighty-two litters from F(1) Duroc x Large White sows, 651 litters from Large White sows, 63 litters from Meishan sows, and 173 litters from Laconie sows were considered. Statistical models included random effects of sow, litter, or both; fixed effects of sow genetic type, parity, birth assistance, and...
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