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Optimizing longevity in sows and boars.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1446269     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Longevity of sows and boars affects the productivity and economics of the herd. Implement a culling program that is tailored to the specific needs of the producer and the characteristics of the farm. Evaluate the removal policies regularly, estimate the longevity of breeding animals, calculate the nonproductive sow days associated with culling, and determine the major causes of culling and death. Once a longevity problem and its extent have been identified, the underlying problems and predisposing factors can be more easily corrected.
Authors:
S D'Allaire; A D Leman; R Drolet
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice     Volume:  8     ISSN:  0749-0720     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet. Clin. North Am. Food Anim. Pract.     Publication Date:  1992 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1992-12-29     Completed Date:  1992-12-29     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8511905     Medline TA:  Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  545-57     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, University of Montreal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animal Husbandry
Animals
Breeding*
Female
Longevity*
Male
Swine / physiology*
Swine Diseases / physiopathology*

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