A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and risk factors for foot and limb lesions in piglets on commercial farms in Ireland

A cross-sectional survey of 68 integrated Irish pig farms was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for foot and limb lesions in 2948 piglets from 272 litters. One litter was selected per age category; 3–7 days, 8–14 days, 15–21 days and 22–28 days per farm. All piglets were examine...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Preventive veterinary medicine 2015-05, Vol.119 (3-4), p.162-171
Hauptverfasser:	Quinn, A.J., Boyle, L.A., KilBride, A.L., Green, L.E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal Husbandry Animals Cross-Sectional Studies Foot - pathology Foot Diseases - veterinary Foot lesion Forelimb - pathology Hindlimb - pathology Hoof and Claw - pathology Ireland - epidemiology Limb lesion Mixed effect model Piglet Prevalence Risk Factors Swine Swine Diseases - epidemiology Swine Diseases - etiology Welfare
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