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The influence of genetics and environment on indicators of piglet pre-weaning survival

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 November 2017

E. Baxter ,
S. Jarvis ,
L. Sherwood ,
M. Farish ,
S. Robson ,
K. Smurthwaite ,
R. Roehe  and
S.A. Edwards
E. Baxter*
Affiliation:
SAC, Midlothian, United Kingdom
S. Jarvis
Affiliation:
SAC, Midlothian, United Kingdom
L. Sherwood
Affiliation:
SAC, Midlothian, United Kingdom
M. Farish
Affiliation:
SAC, Midlothian, United Kingdom
S. Robson
Affiliation:
SAC, Midlothian, United Kingdom
K. Smurthwaite
Affiliation:
Grampian Country Food Group, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
R. Roehe
Affiliation:
SAC, Midlothian, United Kingdom
S.A. Edwards
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
*
Email:Emma.Baxter@sac.ac.uk
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Extract

Recent estimates of total pre-weaning piglet mortality range between 16-19% (MLC 2006). With environmental modification using the farrowing crate reaching its potential to decrease mortality, as well as raising serious welfare concerns, a different approach to effectively address piglet survival is needed. Genetic breeding programmes implemented in alternative farrowing systems could prove a viable option.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2008 , 2008 , pp. 11
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2008

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Meat Livestock Commission. 2006. The Pig Yearbook 2006.Google Scholar
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