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Gestation length and litter characteristics, including litter size and average number of males and females per litter
| Saline | Poly IC (H) | Poly IC (L) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Gestation length (day) | 21.2 ± 0.2 | 22.0 ± 0.2 | 22.1 ± 0.2 |
| Litter size (P1)* | 13.7 ± 0.4 | 13.5 ± 0.6 | 12.1 ± 0.6 |
| No. males/litter | 6.8 ± 0.4 | 6.9 ± 0.6 | 5.9 ± 0.6 |
| No. females/litter | 6.9 ± 0.4 | 6.6 ± 0.6 | 6.2 ± 0.6 |
Litter size prior to culling.
