Laminitis
This disease affects all pigs. The key clinical signs include lameness; pain over hooves; animals walking on knees.
15 November 2018
7 minute read
By: Background and history
Inflammation of the soft highly vascular sensitive tissues that connect the bone to the hoof. It is an uncommon but very painful condition causing animals to walk on their knees.
Clinical signs
- Animals walking on their knees. Reluctant to stand.
- Lameness.
- Pain over hooves.
Diagnosis
This is based on the clinical signs.
Causes
The cause is unknown.
Prevention
As the causes are unknown, there are no related preventative measures.
Treatment
Affected pigs should be culled.
Emily Houghton
Editor, The Pig Site
Emily Houghton is a Zoology graduate from Cardiff University and was the editor of The Pig Site from October 2017 to May 2020. Emily has worked in livestock husbandry, and has written, conducted and assisted with research projects regarding the synthesis of welfare and productivity of free-range food species.
