Table 2.
Removal parity distribution for crossbred and purebred sowsa
| Removal parity | Crossbred sows, % | Purebred sows, % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.8 | 36.8 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 20.3 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 17.1 |
| 4 | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 8.8 |
| 6 | 14.6 | 1.9 |
| 7 | 9.1 | 0.6 |
| 8 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
aPurebred sows were from a Landrace pure line, and the crossbred sows were F1 offspring from a cross between a Landrace pure line and a Large White pure line