Table 1 Mean incidence (%) of cryptorchidism and hernia per sow line and litter type
Sow line | Litter type | Hernia (%) | Cryptorchidism (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Large White | Purebred | 0.974 | 0.426 |
Crossbred | 0.260 | 0.066 | |
Combined | 0.415 | 0.144 | |
Landrace | Purebred | 0.352 | 0.551 |
Crossbred | 0.338 | 0.252 | |
Combined | 0.342 | 0.331 | |
Overall | 0.386 | 0.217 | |