Table 6 Effect of resting boars on litter size [2]
From: A review of factors influencing litter size in Irish sows
Rest period prior to mating (days) | Number of litters | Litter size |
|---|---|---|
0 | 289 | 9.5 |
1 - 2 | 455 | 10.1 |
3 - 4 | 253 | 10.1 |
5 - 6 | 241 | 10.5 |
7 - 9 | 167 | 10.4 |
10 - 30 | 200 | 9.6 |
>30 | 36 | 9.8 |