Analysis of periparturient risk factors affecting sow longevity in breeding herds

Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 88, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 381-389

  Anil, Sukumarannair S ^a   Anil, Leena ^a   Deen, John ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

Author keywords

Feed intake; Longevity; Risk factor; Sow

Indexed keywords

EID: 56849085238     PISSN: 00083984     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4141/CJAS07072     Document Type: Article

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