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Effect of gonadotropin administration on reproductive performance in relation to the age at first conception, time of application, and body condition of weaned sow
Marija Vogrin Bračič
Department of animal science, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, Hoče 2311, Slovenia
Maja Prevolnik Povše
Department of animal science, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, Hoče 2311, Slovenia
Janko Skok
Department of animal science, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, Hoče 2311, Slovenia
Dejan Škorjanc
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of animal science, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, Hoče 2311, Slovenia
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Short summary
In the practical application of gonadotropins, it is important to consider the age of the gilts at first conception and to adjust the timing of administration to the body condition of the sows at weaning. This is done in order to achieve excellent breeding results.
In the practical application of gonadotropins, it is important to consider the age of the gilts...
