Abstract:

Facility effects on preweaning mortality: A report of the NAHMS National Swine Survey

Paul Yeske, DVM; Stephen L. Ott, PhD; and H. Scott Hurd, DVM, PhD

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A producer survey that included 885 facilities was conducted to assess the associations between preweaning mortality and various facility attributes. Using univariate analysis and a multiple regression model, we found a significant association between preweaning mortality and flooring type, heat source, water delivery system, cleaning frequency, cleaning method, and duration of idle time between farrowing groups.

Keywords: mortality, preweaning, facility

RIS citationCite as: Yeske P, Ott SL, Hurd HS. Facility effects on preweaning mortality: A report of the NAHMS National Swine Survey. J Swine Health Prod 1994;2(5):11-18.

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