Table 1 Litter size and average birth weight by parity in pigs and rabbits
Parity | Number of litters | LS (s.e.) | Number of litters | Average BW (s.e.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pigs | ||||
1 | 1508 | 11.7 (3.4) | 1508 | 1419 (29) |
2 | 1134 | 12.0 (3.6) | 1134 | 1565 (31) |
3 | 861 | 12.6 (3.6) | 861 | 1564 (30) |
4 | 515 | 12.5 (3.5) | 515 | 1566 (31) |
5 | 327 | 12.4 (3.3) | 327 | 1566 (31) |
Rabbits | ||||
1 | 2013 | 8.1 (2.7) | 115 | 84 (17) |
2 | 1868 | 9.5 (3.0) | 955 | 85 (15) |
3 | 1812 | 10.0 (3.2) | 1174 | 83 (14) |
4 | 1638 | 10.3 (3.2) | 907 | 82 (13) |
5 | 1375 | 10.0 (3.0) | 339 | 82 (11) |