Swine
Authors: Jennifer Young (Iowa State University) , Robert Bergsma (Institute for Pig Genetics) , Egbert Knol (Institute for Pig Genetics) , John F. Patience (Iowa State University) , Jack C.M. Dekkers (Iowa State University)
Sow reproductive performance traits were evaluated in Yorkshire sows from the ISU residual feed intake (RFI) selection experiment. Compared to the randomly selected control line, sows from the line selected for reduced RFI had more piglets born and born alive and the piglets weighed more at birth, had greater pre-weaning growth rates, and weighed more at weaning. However, sows from the select line lost more weight and body condition during lactation than did sows from the control line.
Keywords: ASL R2554
How to Cite: Young, J. , Bergsma, R. , Knol, E. , Patience, J. F. & Dekkers, J. C. (2010) “Reproductive Performance of Yorkshire Sows Selected for Residual Feed Intake”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 7(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-198