Genetic selection has increased production levels of livestock species considerably.
However, apart from a favourable increase in production, animals in a population that have …

Osteochondrosis is a common and clinically important joint disorder that occurs in human
beings and in multiple animal species, most commonly pigs, horses, and dogs. This disorder …

Genetic selection and better control of the environment of the pigs have resulted in
increased production levels concerning both reproduction and growth. Such high …

Poor sow longevity in commercial pork production systems can lead to economic inefficiency
and animal well being concerns. The quest by commercial pork producers to provide …

Until recently, the cartilage canals of the epiphyseal growth cartilage have not been
associated with any specific disease. However, data support the hypothesis that …

Backfat thickness, daily gain, and five exterior traits were measured in 36 814 Large White
and Landrace gilts from nucleus and multiplier herds. Functional stayability, defined as …

The purpose of this study was to estimate the heritabilities and the genetic correlations of
osteochondrosis in different joints and to estimate genetic correlations between …

Summary The progeny (N= 793) of 24 Swedish Standardbred trotter stallions were used for
genetic studies on radiographic findings of osteochondrosis (OC) in the tarsocrural (hock) …

The effects of floor type and stocking density on leg weakness, osteochondrosis and claw
disorders in slaughter pigs were studied. Three hundred pigs were housed in pens with …

Disorders, diseases, and deficits related to mentation and locomotion are both production
and welfare concerns. Nervous disorders commonly occur with sudden onset or acute …