Prevalence and severity of claw lesions in sows in intensive systems in Brazil

Prevalence and severity of claw lesions in sows in intensive systems in Brazil

Swines raised in intensive systems are highly susceptible to claw lesions. Moderate to severe lesions trigger an inflammatory response, causing pain and impairing reproductive and economic performance. Foot lesions in sows can cause considerable losses owing to reduced fertility and herd longevity....

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Main Authors: Ton Kramer, Daiane Güllich Donin, Pedro Henrique Dockhorn Tomasi, Alba Fireman, Sergio Rodrigo Fernandes, Angélica de Paula Teixeira, Tatiana Carolina Gomes Dutra de Souza, Geraldo Camilo Alberton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Londrina 2023-03-01
Series:Semina: Ciências Agrárias
Subjects:
Claw integrity
Lameness
Parity order
Sow longevity.
Online Access:https://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/article/view/47025

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https://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/article/view/47025

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