%0 Journal Article
%T A Review of Success Factors for Piglet Fostering in Lactation
%A David S. Lines
%A Kate J. Plush
%A Suzanne Hallett
%J Archive of "Animals : an Open Access Journal from MDPI".
%D 2018
%R 10.3390/ani8030038
%X An understanding of behavioural and physiological mechanisms responsible for piglet survival and growth will assist in developing the best recommendations in which to manage piglet movements in the farrowing house. This review has identified six key principles that should underpin successful piglet fostering. These fostering principles will improve productivity and welfare of sows and piglets in commercial pig production
%K colostrum
%K split suckling
%K udder assessment
%K rearing ability
%K nurse sow
%K piglet survival
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5867526/