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Farrowing environment has an impact on sow metabolic status and piglet colostrum intake in early lactation

Jinhyeon Yun, Kirsi-Marja Swan, Kirsi Vienola, Yoo Yong Kim, Claudio Oliviero, Olli Peltoniemi, Anna Valros

Livestock Science · 2014 · 56 citations · 26 references

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Variation of piglets’ birth weight and consequences on subsequent performance

Nathalie Quiniou, J. Dagorn, Didier Gaudré · Livestock Production Science · 2002 · 602 citations

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The acquisition of passive immunity in the new-born piglet

J.A. Rooke, I.M. Bland · Livestock Production Science · 2002 · 349 citations

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The welfare implications of large litter size in the domestic pig I: biological factors

Emma Baxter, Richard B. D’Eath, Gareth Arnott et al. · Animal Welfare · 2013 · 301 citations · Full text

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Timing and causes of piglet mortality in alternative and conventional farrowing systems

J.N. Marchant, A.R. Rudd, Michael Mendl et al. · Veterinary Record · 2000 · 242 citations

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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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