Incidence, Severity of Sow Lameness Hinge on Flooring, Pen Design and Animal Aggression

As the European swine industry moves from individual stalls to group-housing systems, producers need to take extra measures to prevent foot, leg and muscle injuries that could become more prevalent with the sows' increased movement and direct interaction with other animals, according to Zinpro.
calendar icon 25 December 2012
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