Publication Date: October 28, 2011
Reference: livestockwelfare,com Research Watch Jan. 2012
Country: Canada
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In England about 4% of sows showed some sign of lameness. This was discovered to cost between £19 to £266, depending on if the sow was treated or euthanized. It was found when measures were taken to offset lameness, the results were significant. Higher producing sows, and having more sows in the same pen, were situations that saw an increase in lame sows.