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Osteochondrosis, but not lameness, is more frequent among free-range pigs than confined herd-mates Organic Eprints
Etterlin, Pernille Engelsen; Morrison, David A.; Österberg, Julia; Ytrehus, Bjørnar; Heldmer, Eva; Ekman, Stina.
Background: Organic pig production is expanding and amongst the objectives of organic farming are enhancing animal health and welfare. However, some studies have reported a higher prevalence of lameness and joint condemnation at slaughter in free-range/organic pigs than in conventionally raised pigs. Organic slaughter pigs have free-range housing in which indoor and outdoor access is compulsory, while in conventional farming the pigs are commonly confined to indoor pens. The present study evaluated the effects of free-range and confined housing on lameness prevalence in a herd of 106 finisher pigs, and whether osteochondrosis and Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae associated arthritis influences these effects. We also evaluated the association between clinical...
Tipo: Journal paper Palavras-chave: Farming Systems; Animal husbandry; Health and welfare; Pigs.
Ano: 2015 URL: http://orgprints.org/29325/1/Osteochondrosis%2C%20but%20not%20lameness%2C%20is%20more%20frequent%20among%20free-range%20pigs%20than%20confined%20herd-mates.pdf
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