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1. 1. Causes of variation in litter size in Swedish piglet production

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Isabelle Westergren; [2017]
   Keywords : litter size; age at first mating; lactation period; weaning to service interval;

   Abstract : Litter size is influenced by a number of different factors including parity number and age at first mating as well as genetic potential and environmental factors such as management and feeding. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of age at first farrowing, lactation period and weaning to service interval on subsequent litter size, as well as to obtain descriptive statistics on the variation in litter size over the last few years. READ MORE

3. 2. Påverkar kullstorleken smågrisens utveckling fram till födseln?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Isabelle Westergren; [2016]
   Keywords : livmoder; ägglossning; placenta; foster; kullstorlek; tillväxthämning; uterus; ovulation rate; placenta; fetus; litter size; intrauterine growth restriction;

   Abstract : The aim of this literature review was to analyze if the number of fetuses in the uterus will have an effect on the development of the fetuses until birth. Breeding for larger litter size creates a possibility to increase the number of weaned piglets. READ MORE