Osteomyelitis in Pig Carcasses at a Portuguese Slaughterhouse: Association with Tail-Biting and Teeth Resection

Osteomyelitis in Pig Carcasses at a Portuguese Slaughterhouse: Association with Tail-Biting and Teeth Resection

Osteomyelitis is the leading cause of total carcass condemnation in finishing pigs in Portugal, causing significant economic losses in swine production. The present study sought to determine a possible link between osteomyelitis in pig carcasses, pre-slaughter factors, and concomitant post-mortem in...

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Main Authors: Pedro Teiga-Teixeira, Melissa Alves Rodrigues, Dina Moura, Eduardo Teiga-Teixeira, Alexandra Esteves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
osteomyelitis
tail-biting
teeth resection
meat inspection
pigs
animal welfare
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/12/1794

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