A Bayesian threshold animal model was applied to evaluate the prevalence over 2 farrowings and genetic background of overall leg conformation score and the presence or absence of 6 specific leg defects in purebred Landrace and Large White sows. The results confirm that there is a moderate genetic determinism for leg conformation in Landrace and Large White Sows.

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