The effect of cross-fostering on growth differs between piglets of heavy and light birthweights

Author(s)
Hermesch, S
Luxford, B G
Graser, H-U
Publication Date
2001
Abstract
Cross-fostering of piglets at birth has been recommended in order to optimise the rearing capacity of the sow and to standardise piglet weights at weaning (English et al., 1977). However, repeated cross-fostering is often practiced in industry which is stressful for the sow and her piglets resulting in lower weaning weights (Robert and Martineau, 2001). The effect of cross-fostering on piglet growth may differ among piglets with high or low birthweights, which could provide avenues to optimise cross-fostering practices.
Citation
Proceedings of the Eighth Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA), p. 73-73
ISBN
0957722613
Link
https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/10399
Language
en
Publisher
Australasian Pig Science Association Inc
Series
Manipulating Pig Production
Title
The effect of cross-fostering on growth differs between piglets of heavy and light birthweights
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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