REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MARKADUKE IN DIFFERENT PARITIES

Abstract

A total of 70 litter data from 10 Markaduke sows from 2015-2021 records were used considering the completeness of the records to present the effect of parity on Markaduke sows’ reproductive performance. The records include the total litter size (TLS), litter size born alive (LSBA), litter size weaned (LSW) average weight at weaning (AWW) and average weight at birth (AWPB). Data were evaluated using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation. The study revealed that the number of TLS and LSBA was highest in 3rd (10.10 and 9.90) and 4th (9.90 and 9.30) parity. Also, the 3rd parity had the largest litter size at birth (10.10) and at weaning (8.90). An increase in TLS, LSBA and LSW was observed at 3rd and 4th parity and gradually decreases as parity number increases. It was concluded that the notable reproductive performance of Markaduke sow may be achieved at 3rd and 4th parity.