Impact of nutrition on lameness and claw health in sows

Volume: 156, Issue: 1-3, Pages: 24 - 35
Published: Sep 1, 2013
Abstract
Sow lameness is a multifactorial condition which is mostly related to disturbances in the processes of bone remodelling, cartilage metabolism, and horn production. This review discusses how bone, articular cartilage and horn are affected by diet composition, particularly vitamins and minerals. For bone remodelling, the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and amino acids is uncertain. The macrominerals Ca and P are extremely important, as is vitamin...
Paper Details
Title
Impact of nutrition on lameness and claw health in sows
Published Date
Sep 1, 2013
Volume
156
Issue
1-3
Pages
24 - 35
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