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Weakest Piglets May Sneak Help from Strongest Siblings

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Survival Strategies Among Piglets: The Power of Positioning

This chapter explores how weaker piglets can gain nutritional advantages by nursing next to their stronger siblings. It highlights research indicating that the vigorous stimulation from stronger piglets enhances milk production, potentially improving survival rates when mixed sizes are present during breeding.

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