Occurrence of claw asymmetries in fattening pigs and potential impact on the development of sole ulcerations

Abstract Background Claw abnormalities, particularly claw asymmetries, are associated with lameness in pigs and can be a welfare issue. However, the prevalence and development of claw asymmetries in pigs of different age is unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the claw symmetry o...

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Published in:	Porcine Health Management
Main Authors:	Sarah Seufert, Nina Volkmann, Johannes Schmidt-Mosig, Nicole Kemper
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-08-01
Subjects:	Claw asymmetries Claw sole ulceration Claw health Pigs Animal welfare
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-022-00281-y