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Understanding factors affecting sow longevity

Understanding factors affecting sow longevity

February 19, 2014

Understanding factors affecting sow longevity, Manitoba Co-operator, Feb. 14, 2014. High replacement rates for first- and second-parity sows have skewed current parity structures on many sow farms towards younger, less productive females. Billy Flowers, animal science, featured.

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