Breeding for robustness in pigs: Longevity
This is the second of two articles on breeding for robustness in pigs. This article focuses on sow longevity. The first article covered conformation. by Lizette Vestergaard Pedersen, Consultant and Bjarne Nielsen, Chief Scientist, Danish Pig Research Centre. Robust pigs are healthier, stronger, more resistant to changes in their environment and maintain a high productivity. […]
