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Hoof Trimming Shows Promise for Addressing Sow Lameness
2013-11-07 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre has shown hoof trimming to be an effective option for addressing lameness within the sow herd, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Stock People Encouraged to Monitor for Lameness in Sow Herd
2013-10-31 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Minnesota is encouraging stock people to monitor sow herds more closely for signs of lameness and then take action to treat the problem, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Early Detection Key to Addressing Lameness in the Sow Herd
2013-10-25 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Manitoba says, whether choosing to treat or cull, early detection is key to addressing lameness within the sow herd, Bruce Cochrane writes.
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Hoof Trimming Helps Reduce Lameness in Sow Herds
2013-10-16 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre shows hoof trimming can help prevent lameness among sows within the breeding herd increasing the productive capacity of the animals and improving profitability, Bruce Cochrane writes.
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Reducing Lameness in Sow Herd Improves Profitability
2013-10-14 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A researcher with the University of Minnesota suggests pork producers can improve the productivity of their herds and the economic viability of their farms by addressing lameness in the sow herd, according to Bruce Cochrane.
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