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2003 journal article
Results from nine generations of selection for increased litter size in swine
Journal of Animal Science, 81(3), 624–629.
MeSH headings : Adipose Tissue / metabolism; Animals; Body Weight / genetics; Breeding / methods; Female; Likelihood Functions; Litter Size / genetics; Male; Models, Genetic; Regression Analysis; Selection, Genetic; Swine / genetics; Swine / physiology
TL;DR:
Litter size can be increased by direct selection using breeding values estimated from an animal model, in conjunction with rearing selected gilts in litters of 10 pigs or less.
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Added: August 6, 2018