Using classification trees to detect induced sow lameness with a transient model

Using classification trees to detect induced sow lameness with a transient model

Feet and legs issues are some of the main causes for sow removal in the US swine industry. More timely lameness detection among breeding herd females will allow better treatment decisions and outcomes. Producers will be able to treat lame females before the problem becomes too severe and cull female...

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Main Authors: C.E. Abell, A.K. Johnson, L.A. Karriker, M.F. Rothschild, S.J. Hoff, G. Sun, R.F. Fitzgerald, K.J. Stalder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
gait
lameness
sow
weight distribution
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731114000871

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