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The effect of dam parity on growth of pigs differs between herds

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Abstract

Dam parity affects growth of pigs (Standal, 1973). An Australian study examined the effects of dam parity on piglet performance and immunity in detail (Miller et al., 2012). However, information about the effects of dam parity on lifetime growth of progeny is surprisingly sparse. The effects of dam parity on growth of progeny are influenced by on-farm husbandry practices. Knowledge of differences between herds may be used to identify management strategies to alleviate the effects of dam parity on the performance of growing pigs. Further, information about the effects of dam parity on the performance of growing pigs is required to derive the economic value for sow longevity (Ludemann et al., 2013). The aim of this study was to quantify the effects of dam parity on growth of pigs for different herds.
Original languageEnglish
Pages53-53
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventAPSA 2013: 14th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 24 Nov 201327 Nov 2013

Conference

ConferenceAPSA 2013: 14th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association
CityMelbourne, Australia
Period24/11/1327/11/13

Keywords

  • Animal Breeding

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