Table 4 Lactation performance of sows in HL and LL groups.

From: Metabolomic Profiles Reveal Potential Factors that Correlate with Lactation Performance in Sow Milk

Groups

Sow number

Average body weight (kg) after cross-foster

Average body weight (kg) at weaning

Piglet weight gain (kg)

HL

15

1.81 ± 0.19

6.19 ± 0.66

4.38 ± 0.64

LL

15

1.70 ± 0.21

4.95 ± 0.79

3.24 ± 0.79

P-Value

 

0.10

<0.001

<0.001

  1. HL: High lactation performance group; LL: low lactation performance group; Piglet weight gain = Average body weight at weaning - Average body weight after cross-foster.
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