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Abrasions and lameness in piglets born in different farrowing systems with different types of floor

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The quality of the floor is essential to the welfare of piglets as abrasions often are recorded in newborn piglets, and such lesions may lead to lameness. Apart from animal suffering, lameness contributes to losses in form of dead piglets, decreased growth, and i...

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Main Authors: Mattsson Sigbrit, Nilsson Ebba, Zoric Mate, Lundeheim Nils, Wallgren Per
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/50/1/37
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