Field Study on Sow Mortality in 15 Belgian Pig Farms

Field Study on Sow Mortality in 15 Belgian Pig Farms

Sow mortality is a critical issue in intensive pig farming, impacting animal welfare, farm sustainability, and profitability. This study investigated the occurrence and causes of sow mortality on 15 Flemish sow farms, focusing on management practices, housing conditions, feeding strategies, and gene...

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Main Authors: Caroline Bonckaert, Charlotte Brossé, Tamara Vandersmissen, Nermin Caliskan, Ellen Buys, Ilias Chantziaras, Dominiek Maes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
sow mortality
genetics
nutrition
management
necropsy
pig farming
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/7/603
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