Description of patterns of ear and tail lesions during the grower-finisher period in a commercial pig farm

Description of patterns of ear and tail lesions during the grower-finisher period in a commercial pig farm

Abstract Background Ear and tail lesions are prevalent indicators of impaired welfare observed in pig production with different multifactorial causes. Understanding the progression of ear and tail lesions over time is important to implement preventative strategies on commercial pig farms. Therefore,...

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Main Authors: Nienke van Staaveren, Joana Pessoa, Laura Ann Boyle, Julia Adriana Calderón Díaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-06-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Production diseases
Swine
Welfare
Ear necrosis
Tail biting
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-024-00374-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-024-00374-w

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