Gastric Lesions in Culled Sows: An Underestimated Welfare Issue in Modern Swine Production
Specific anatomy of the porcine stomach results in a high risk of ulceration in the pars oesophagea. A fully developed ulcer leads to intermittent gastrointestinal bleeding followed by clinical symptoms of chronic pain; thus, gastric ulceration in pigs causes significant production losses and seriou...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/10/927 |