Table 1 Risk factors for shoulder ulcers in sows (modified from Rioja-Lang [2])
Animal-related risk factors | Environment-related risk factors |
|---|---|
Body Condition Score (BCS) | Flooring type |
Number of litters (parity) | Pen location |
Health status | Temperature |
Lameness | Humidity |
Previous shoulder ulcer history | Type of sow housing |
Weaning weight of litter | Friction properties of the floor |
Length of lactation period | |
Sow behaviour | |
Breed | |
Genetics |