Occurrence of claw asymmetries in fattening pigs and potential impact on the development of sole ulcerations
Abstract Background Claw abnormalities, particularly claw asymmetries, are associated with lameness in pigs and can be a welfare issue. However, the prevalence and development of claw asymmetries in pigs of different age is unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the claw symmetry o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-022-00281-y |