Follicular development of weaned sows in relation to estimated breeding value for within-litter variation in piglet birth weight

N.G.J. Costermans, E.F. Knol, B. Kemp, J. Keijer, N.M. Soede, K.J. Teerds

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Abstract

Over the last decades, pigs have been genetically selected to produce larger litters. Large litters are related to decreased piglet birth weights (Quiniou et al., 2002, Livest. Prod. Sci. 78)and increased within-litter variation in piglet birth weight (Quesnel et al., 2008, Animal 2:12)leading to a higher piglet mortality (Milligan et al., 2002, Prev. Vet. Med. 56:2).
The aim of this study was to identify possible causes of within-litter variation in piglet birth weight by studying follicular development of sows afterweaningin relation to their estimated breeding value (EBV) for within-litter variation in piglet birth weight.
Original languageEnglish
Pages41-41
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event10th International Conference on Pig Reproduction - University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Duration: 11 Jun 201714 Jun 2017

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Pig Reproduction
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityColumbia, Missouri
Period11/06/1714/06/17

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