Gestating sows hold key to piglet quality

Piglet quality is getting more attention due to the continuous improvement in litter sizes. But, starting measuring piglets intensively after birth might not be the best solution for piglet quality improvement. Birth weight of piglets, determined during gestation, is of tremendous importance for piglet survival and early development. Influencing this, therefore should be a prerequisite to effectively improve piglet quality. Piglets can be weighed and monitored routinely after birth. But the int