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Table 5 Photographs showing examples for the used scoring system for claw asymmetries (A-Score)

From: Occurrence of claw asymmetries in fattening pigs and potential impact on the development of sole ulcerations

  1. Determination of the area difference between the two main claws on the photographs as basis for the scoring system of claws’ asymmetry. Percentages (%) referring to differences in footing area. A-Score 0 represented by a left hind claw, 4 weeks old; A-Score 1 represented by a left front claw, 4 weeks old; A-Score 2 left hind claw, 4 weeks old; A-Score 3 slaughter pig left front claw (pictures taken by Sarah Seufert)
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Porcine Health Management

ISSN: 2055-5660

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