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Assessment of abdominal lesions in pigs with wounded umbilical outpouchings transported to slaughter.

Benjamin Meyer JørgensenTina Birk JensenCecilie Brandt BeckerChristoffer Kirkelund FlygerMaja Vive ChristensenAndreas BirchHenrik Elvang Jensen
Published in: Porcine health management (2024)
The prevalence of intra-abdominal lesions in pigs transported with a wounded UO was found to be high independent of the underlying condition, and it is clear that these pigs possess a vulnerable group of animals, especially during physical stressful situations like transportation. More information is needed regarding the prevalence of intra-abdominal lesions in UO pigs without wounds on the UO. The results provide valuable knowledge, that can be used when examining and evaluating UO pigs before transportation.
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