Desempenho reprodutivo de fêmeas suínas criadas em clima quente no sul do Piauí / Reproductive performance of sows reared in warm weather in southern Piauí

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the reproductive performance of swine breed Landrace and Large White created in the region the hot weather in the south of Piauí state. Sampling was carried out between pure animals containing such information, the total number of piglets born; number of weaned piglets; date of birth of the piglets; coverage of the array data. These data were submitted to variance analysis, comparing the average standard deviation of characteristics and the coefficient of variation. Landrace of the results showed better reproductive performance than data Large White, the two races are excellent reproductive pattern, so they are considered large arrays in pig farming.