Occurrence: Worldwide

Age affected: Newborn

Photo: Vetrifot - Geert Bistervel

Effects: Muscle weakness and difficulty standing.

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Detailed causes

This important (up to 1.5%) congenital condition can have a genetic, nutritional, toxic or infectious caus...

Foot and leg problems together with lameness are still a major reason why sows have to be removed from the herd in the first 3 parities.