Pathological findings in spontaneously dead and euthanized sows – a descriptive study

Pathological findings in spontaneously dead and euthanized sows – a descriptive study

Abstract Background A high rate of euthanized and spontaneously dead sows causes production losses and likely indicates underlying welfare problems. Identification of predisposing factors to on-farm deaths requires a thorough understanding of the causes. Post-mortem examination is needed for a prope...

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Main Authors: Eve Ala-Kurikka, Camilla Munsterhjelm, Paula Bergman, Taina Laine, Henna Pekkarinen, Olli Peltoniemi, Anna Valros, Mari Heinonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Sow
Mortality
On-farm death
Euthanasia
Post-mortem examination
Lameness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-019-0132-y

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