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Table 1 Herd characteristics and number of sows and piglets included in the study

From: Killing underweighted low viable newborn piglets: Which health parameters are appropriate to make a decision?

Herd Number

Sow herd size (number of sows)

Average life born piglets per litter (n)a

Average piglet mortality until weaning (%)

Sows included in the study (n)

Piglets included in the study (n)

1

200

16.2

16.4

22

124

2

1200

18.7

17.2

31

147

3

800

14.6

14.4

22

111

4

700

15.6

14.3

24

147

  1. aWithin 12 months before start of the study
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Porcine Health Management

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