Genetic parameters of vulva traits and impact of vulva scores on gilts culling in Large White pigs

Genetic parameters of vulva traits and impact of vulva scores on gilts culling in Large White pigs

Vulva morphologies represent significant traits in pig production. Recent studies suggest that vulva size can be predictive of the reproductive performance of gilts. This study aimed to analyse the genetic parameters of vulva traits, including vulva length, vulva width, and vulva angle score (VAS),...

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Main Authors: J. Zhou, L. Xu, Q. Liu, J. Ma, J. He, D.S. Casey, L. Zhong, G. Su, R. Huang, P. Li, Q. Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
Culling risk
Heritability
Litter size
Pig reproduction
Vulva morphology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731125000552
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