Animal Science - Sow Lifetime Productivity
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Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Targeted use of mega-doses of phytase in late finishing pigs to improve overall growth performance and profits
Animal Science
Identification of putative factors contributing to pelvic organ prolapse in sows
Animal Science
Mitigation of seasonality of sow reproductive performance via genomic selection.
Animal Science - Sow Lifetime Productivity
Replacement gilt candidate feet, leg and reproductive trait evaluation using digital analysis and visual observation.
Animal Science - Heavy Market Pig
Projecting changes in pig growth, pork quality, eating experience, and muscle physiology due to increasing live and carcass weights
Animal Science - Sow Lifetime Productivity
Moderating body temperature decline in low birth weight piglets in the early post-natal period to improve survival and enhance animal welfare.
Animal Science - Reproductive & Growth Physiology
Advancing Investigations in Swine Reproduction Efficiency at Iowa State
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Impact of dietary fiber on nutrient utilization by the pig and on the efficacy of the phytase enzyme
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
