Prolonged Duration of Farrowing is Associated with Subsequent Decreased Fertility in Sows

Sows with prolonged farrowing had higher returns after first insemination after weaning, according to new research from Finland. There were no effects on other parameters of fertility measured, nor of sow housing system (crate versus pen).
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