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Osteochondrosis, but not lameness, is more frequent among free-range pigs than confined herd-mates
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...
Autores principales: | Etterlin, Pernille Engelsen, Morrison, David A., Österberg, Julia, Ytrehus, Bjørnar, Heldmer, Eva, Ekman, Stina |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4587880/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26416598 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13028-015-0154-7 |
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