A survey of bone integrity from cull sows in ireland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The objective of this study was to examine the differences in sow metacarpal properties through various parities and to compare the incidence of locomotory problems between stalled and loose-housed sows. Metacarpals (n = 110) of sows from six farms were collected...

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Main Authors: Ryan WF, Lynch PB, O'Doherty JV
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Irish Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:http://www.irishvetjournal.org/content/63/12/754