Acknowledgement
The authors extend their sincere thanks to the commercial pig farm for granting access to sow performance records and their valuable cooperation. Special appreciation is also extended to the Tropical Animal Genetic Special Research Unit (TAGU; Kasetsart University, Bangkok) for their invaluable support throughout the study.
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