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Table 9 Final multivariable model showing the effect of colostrum intake on piglet mortality between 24h post-farrowing and weaning

From: Relationship between piglets’ survivability and farrowing kinetics in hyper-prolific sows

Variable

Piglet mortality between 24h post-farrowing and weaning

 

Estimate

SEM

Confidence interval

Adjusted R2

Lower limit

Upper limit

Intercept

1.22

0.22

0.78

1.69

0.48

Colostrum intake(g)

−0.011

0.57

−0.013

−0.009

  1. This analysis was performed with 908 piglets born from 58 sows. Stillborn, mummified piglets and piglets that died prior to 24h after birth were not included
  2. Sow was considered as random variable in this statistical model
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Porcine Health Management

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