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Pre-farrowing posture and behaviour of gilts selected for components of efficient lean growth

McPhee, C.P., Kerr, J.C. and Cameron, N.D. (1999) Pre-farrowing posture and behaviour of gilts selected for components of efficient lean growth. In: Manipulating Pig Production VII, November 1999, Adelaide Australia.

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Abstract

Pre-farrowing behaviour of gilts from a number of pig lines selected for efficient lean growth was examined to determine if particular selection strategies were associated with specific behaviours immediately prior to farrowing. Selection strategies for components of efficient lean growth rate, based on adlibitum feeding, can focus on production traits without anticipating correlated responses in pre-farrowing posture and behaviour traits of gilts.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:Reproduced with permission from Australian Pig Science Association.
Keywords:Gilts selection; efficient lean growth; farrowing behaviour.
Subjects:Animal culture > Swine
Animal culture > Breeding and breeds
Live Archive:29 Apr 2004
Last Modified:03 Sep 2021 16:47

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