Stillbirth and neonatal death in piglets

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 10:50 in Health & Medicine

Changes in the breeding of pigs over the last 20 years has led to the size of litters increasing by on average two piglets. This increase has resulted in piglets with a lower birth weight, which in turn can lead to an increase in piglet mortality. This poses a challenge to both animal welfare and to profitability.

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