Impact of piglet birthweight and sow parity on mortality rates, growth performance, and carcass traits in pigs

ABSTRACT A total of 5502 piglets from 435 sows were selected for evaluation of the effect of piglet birthweight and sow parity on mortality rate (MR), growth performance, and carcass traits in pigs. Piglets were distributed into one of eight categories according to their weight (1801 g) and sows wer...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de zootecnia 2017-11, Vol.46 (11), p.856-862
Main Authors: Zotti, Everson, Resmini, Fábio Arnhold, Schutz, Luis Gustavo, Volz, Nilson, Milani, Raul Pelissari, Bridi, Ana Maria, Alfieri, Amauri Alcindo, Silva, Caio Abércio da
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Language:English
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AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE
carcass quality
growth curve
maternal effect
pig production
swine
VETERINARY SCIENCES
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Summary:ABSTRACT A total of 5502 piglets from 435 sows were selected for evaluation of the effect of piglet birthweight and sow parity on mortality rate (MR), growth performance, and carcass traits in pigs. Piglets were distributed into one of eight categories according to their weight (1801 g) and sows were classified according to parity (1-5). The maximum MR during lactation (day 0 to day 21) was found in category
ISSN:1806-9290
1806-9290
DOI:10.1590/s1806-92902017001100004