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Litter Size Optimization

Litter Size Optimization is a breeding management framework that systematically enhances reproductive efficiency by determining the optimal number of offspring per parturition to balance maternal health, neonatal survival, and production sustainability in livestock systems.

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137

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54

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2017–2026

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Publications

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The welfare implications of large litter size in the domestic pig II: management factors

Emma Baxter, Richard B. D’Eath, Gareth Arnott et al. · Animal Welfare · 2013 · 203 citations · Full text

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Selection for litter size in the pig.

Chris Haley, Eloy Ávalos, C. Smith · 1988 · 110 citations

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Comparative aspects of placental efficiency.

Matthew E. Wilson, Stephen P. Ford · PubMed · 2001 · 107 citations

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Optimal litter size for individual growth of European rabbit pups depends on their thermal environment

Heiko G. Rödel, Robyn Hudson, Dietrich von Holst · Oecologia · 2008 · 58 citations

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Variance component estimates for alternative litter size traits in swine

Austin M. Putz, Francesco Tiezzi, Christian Maltecca et al. · Journal of Animal Science · 2015 · 56 citations · Full text

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Authors

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  1. HE
    H. Everts

    Utrecht University, Netherlands

    2 publications · 24 citations

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  2. OW
    O. W. Robison

    North Carolina State University, United States

    2 publications · 94 citations

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  3. HG
    Heiko G. Rödel

    University of Bayreuth, Germany

    2 publications · 87 citations

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  4. RL
    R. L. Moser

    University of Minnesota, United States

    2 publications · 46 citations

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  5. RN
    Roy N. Kirkwood

    Michigan State University, United States

    2 publications · 25 citations

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Institutions

54

  1. North Carolina State University

    Raleigh, United States

    3 h-index

    10 publications

    479 citations

  2. University of Bayreuth

    Bayreuth, Germany

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    174 citations

  3. The University of Adelaide

    Adelaide, Australia

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    94 citations

  4. Michigan State University

    East Lansing, United States

    2 h-index

    5 publications

    76 citations

  5. The Ohio State University

    Columbus, United States

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    97 citations

  6. University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, United States

    2 h-index

    9 publications

    212 citations

  7. Scotland's Rural College

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    2 h-index

    6 publications

    1K citations

  8. University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    74 citations

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  1. Journal of Animal Science

    8 publications · 226 citations

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  2. PubMed

    Repository · 3 publications · 171 citations

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  3. Oecologia

    2 publications · 77 citations

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  4. animal

    2 publications · 71 citations

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  5. Reproduction Fertility and Development

    RFD · 2 publications · 72 citations

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