Table 3. Changes in wean-to-estrus interval in different groups based on average daily feed intake (ADFI) of sows

Item Group according to ADFI (g/d) SEM p-value
< 5,000 5,000–5,499 5,500–5,999 6,000–6,499 6,500–6,999 7,000–7,499 > 7,500 Linear Quadratic
n 12 13 67 242 148 95 63
Parity 2.33 2.23 2.36 2.93 3.20 2.82 3.50
ADFI (g/d) 4,414 5,488 5,940 6,294 6,765 7,344 7,824
Lactation length (d) 20.2 19.7 20.4 21.5 22.3 21.5 21.4
Wean-to-estrus interval (d) 14.89 12.28 6.72 8.97 7.20 6.69 7.72 1.39 < 0.001 0.004