A novel sow shoulder sore treatment

Even though zinc oxide at pharmacological levels is on its way out for use in weaner diets in Europe, the substance can have promising applications when used in a completely different way. Researchers tested the use of zinc oxide when treating shoulder sores, writes pig health and welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia. Shoulder sores/ulcers in sows have been a challenging welfare issue for pig producers on a global scale. They are superficial skin lesions that primarily occur over the spine