Lost days - the key to breeding herd efficiency

By Bernard Peet, Pig Production Training and thePigSite Consultant - Lost days, empty days or non-productive days (NPDs) are one of the most important influences on breeding herd efficiency. They represent the number of days in the breeding cycle or per year when the sow or gilt is not either pregnant or lactating.
calendar icon 23 February 2004
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