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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Main Authors: Piotr Cybulski, Aleksandra Woźniak, Joachim Urban, Tomasz Stadejek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/10/927