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The Effect of Group Composition and Mineral Supplementation during Rearing on Measures of Cartilage Condition and Bone Mineral Density in Replacement Gilts

SIMPLE SUMMARY: The lifetime performance of commercial sows relies on longevity, which is dependent on good health, particularly, limb health. In many countries, young female pigs (gilts) intended for breeding are often reared with male finisher pigs destined for meat production. However, finisher d...

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Autores principales: Hartnett, Phoebe, Boyle, Laura, Younge, Bridget, O’Driscoll, Keelin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770507/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31480340
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9090637