Maternal and social genetic effects on average daily gain of piglets from birth until weaning
Maternal and social genetic effects on average daily gain of piglets from birth until weaning
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Champaign, IL: American Society of Animal Science
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English
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Champaign, IL: American Society of Animal Science
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The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is heritable social variation in ADG from birth until weaning in piglets. Nursing and the establishment of teat order are sources of social interaction among suckling piglets nursed by the same sow. If a heritable social effect is present, but ignored, the selected animals might be the most com...
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Maternal and social genetic effects on average daily gain of piglets from birth until weaning
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TN_cdi_wageningen_narcis_oai_library_wur_nl_wurpubs_397949
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_wageningen_narcis_oai_library_wur_nl_wurpubs_397949
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0021-8812
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1525-3163
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10.2527/jas.2009-2494
