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Umbilical outpouchings in Danish piglets and weaners: prevalence and clinical characteristics-a cross-sectional study at herd level.

Marie-Louise HansenTina Birk JensenCharlotte Sonne KristensenInge LarsenKen Steen Pedersen
Published in: Porcine health management (2024)
UOs are common in Denmark, with a prevalence of 2.9% in weaners and an estimated annual production of 32 million Danish pigs almost a million pigs are affected yearly. Most of these pigs will have a small or medium UO. If the pigs have large UOs the odds of ulcer occurrence increase significantly. Numerous of these pigs are wasted, challenging sustainability and economy. UOs might also affect the welfare of the pigs. More research is therefore needed, especially in the prevention of UOs.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • risk assessment
  • physical activity
  • life cycle