Pathological findings in spontaneously dead and euthanized sows - a descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high rate of euthanized and spontaneously dead sows causes production losses and likely indicates underlying welfare problems. Identification of predisposing factors to on-farm deaths requires a thorough understanding of the causes. Post-mortem examination is needed for a proper diagnosis. The aims of this descriptive study were to determine causes of spontaneous deaths and euthanasia in sows in a convenience sample of Finnish herds and to describe pathological findings in the locomotor system and in teeth and gums.

Results

This study described post-mortem findings in 65 sows found dead or euthanized on 15 farms. All but one of the sows presented with two or more pathological findings. The majority of primary pathologic-anatomic diagnoses (PAD-1) were inflammato

SUBMITTER: Ala-Kurikka E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6864960 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature