From: Determination of puberty in gilts: contrast of diagnostic methods
Traits | PRE (n = 24) | PUB (n = 46) | P Value |
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Vaginal length (cm) | 21.75 ± 3.848 | 27.35 ± 5.435 | 0.003 |
Body condition (1–5 pts) | 3.13 ± 0.338 | 3.43 ± 0.501 | < 0.001 |
Backfat (mm) | 6.46 ± 1.931 | 9.50 ± 2.469 | < 0.001 |
Live weight (kg) | 130.24 ± 21.693 | 150.16 ± 20.970 | < 0.001 |
P4 (ngmL−1) | 0.84 ± 0.414 | 29.10 ± 27.941 | < 0.001 |