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Animal Science - Sow Lifetime Productivity

Moderating body temperature decline in low birth weight piglets in the early post-natal period to improve survival and enhance animal welfare.

Date Completed: December 21, 2018Primary Investigator: Dr. Michael Ellis Ph.D.|Katherine Vande Pol|Naomi CooperCo-Investigators: The Maschhoff R&D Group, Dr. Caleb Schull, Dr. Omarh Mendoza, Beau Peterson, Clint Schwab, Clay Lents, U.S. Meat Animal Research CenterInstitution: University of IllinoisFunded By: National Pork BoardID: 17-166
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