An evaluation of the impact of increased lactation length on the reproductive efficiency of sows in commercial herds

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Volumn 71, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 299-303

  Hoshino, Yuko ^a   Koketsu, Yuzo ^a  

^a MEIJI UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Herd management; Postweaning performance; Sow

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURE; ANIMAL; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; ARTICLE; LACTATION; PHYSIOLOGY; REPRODUCTION; SWINE;

AGRICULTURE; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; ANIMALS; LACTATION; REPRODUCTION; SWINE;

SUIDAE;

EID: 65449136775     PISSN: 09167250     EISSN: 13477439     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1292/jvms.71.299     Document Type: Article

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