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Gilt development to improve offspring performance and survivability

Code: 9781835454015
Jamil E. G. Faccin, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jason C. Woodworth and Jordan T. Gebhardt, Kansas State University, USA

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter reviews current knowledge on gilt development-related key management and nutritional strategies that improve longevity and their production, as well as enhance offspring performance and survivability.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0137.12
£25.00
Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Factors affecting gilt development: birth weight and litter of origin
  • 3 Colostrum and milk intake
  • 4 Weaning age
  • 5 Target weight
  • 6 Nutrition strategies during the growing phase
  • 7 Mammary development and feed management
  • 8 Space allowance and group size
  • 9 Boar exposure
  • 10 Flush-feeding
  • 11 Gestation feeding strategies
  • 12 Avoiding unsuckled mammary glands
  • 13 Heat stress
  • 14 Other environmental considerations
  • 15 Animalhuman interaction
  • 16 Conclusion
  • 17 Conflict of interest statement
  • 18 References

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