The aim of this paper is to review existing literature concerning the impact of lameness and
claw lesions on welfare, health and production of sows. When using the five freedoms, a …

Claw lesions and lameness are very common disorders in sows. Both conditions have a
negative impact on the welfare and production results of breeding sows, causing important …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

Background The recent completion of the swine genome sequencing project and
development of a high density porcine SNP array has made genome-wide association …

Claw lesions and lameness in sows are an important welfare concern as well as a cause of
considerable economic loss. These problems are more common in group housing than in …

Objective: To characterize claw lesions and to analyze the factors associated with types of
claw lesions in sows. Methods: Claw lesions were scored for 184 sows in farrowing stalls on …

The prevalence and risks for abnormal gait in finishing pigs (Sus scrofa), gilts and pregnant
sows from a representative cross-section of indoor and outdoor herds in the United Kingdom …

Background Antibiotics (AB) are an important tool to tackle infectious disease in pig farms;
however some research indicates that their frequent mis/over-use may contribute to the …

Simple Summary Modern sows face increased nutritional challenges due to inadequate
feeding programs causing excessive maternal tissue loss and reproductive failure. Rapid …

Sow mortality has significantly increased throughout the world over the past several years,
and it is a growing concern to the global swine industry. Sow mortality increases economic …