Prevalence of gastro-oesophageal ulcers in grower-finisher pigs in the Northern Province of South Africa : research communication

Ulceration of the gastric pars oesophagea is a common problem in intensive pig production that is often detected at slaughter. A survey was carried out at the Pietersburg abattoir in the Northern Province during a 6-month period. In total, 4320 pig stomachs were examined. Gastro-oesophageal ulcers w...

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Main Authors: M.O. Makinde, T.A. Gous
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1998-07-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/817