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Honing farrowing approach to maximise large litter potential

Many pig producers use hyperprolific sows because of the economic benefits large litters create. However, any gain in the number of piglets born has the potential to be offset by reduced survival rates. 草榴社区 Guardian repor

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Honing farrowing approach to maximise large litter potential

Many pig producers use hyperprolific sows because of the economic benefits large litters create. However, any gain in the number of piglets born has the potential to be offset by reduced survival rates....

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