VIPiglets - Low mortality through birth of vital piglets
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bill
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VIPiglets - Low mortality through birth of vital piglets
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Autre(s)
- PEDERSEN L. J.
Id
FDPVNE5C
Version
3414
Date ajout
22 avril 2021 12:09
Date modification
22 avril 2021 12:09
Résumé
Piglet mortality in Danish organic pig production is very high with one of three organic piglets dying before weaning. This is a major barrier for obtaining a predicted high growth potential for organic pig production. The high mortality rate seems to be related to litter size beyond the size that can be fostered by the sow and birth of weak pigs. The current breed combination may be less suited for organic production, where sows farrow in in-accessible hutches, having long lactations and with limited possibilities for managing surplus piglets. The project facilitate a reduction in neonatal organic piglet mortality from 33 to 20 % of total born piglets, one extra weaned pig per litter and a one extra kg in average weaning weight. Implementation of these results will increase societal trust in organic pig production due to improved animal welfare.
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CRAW tags
- AB - Spécifique
- FREDO conduite de troupeau
- FREDO mode élevage, bien-être et qualité
- FREDO santé animale
- GEO Danemark
- mortality
- porc
- projet
- élevage
- élevage porcin
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Date caractères
2017
Date publication
1 janvier 2017