Lameness issues among the sow population

On-farm lameness is a recognised concern across the livestock industry with significant economic implications. However, lameness within the swine industry has received little attention. Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia looks at the facts. EXPERT Lameness, defined as visual deviation in gait, is a clinical issue on-farm and is widely recognised as a concern in several livestock industries including the dairy and broiler industry. Lameness in swine gets less attention Surprisingly, lameness in the s