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Article: Research from M. Zoric and co-researchers provides new data on veterinary research.(Report)
- Article from:
- Veterinary Week
- Article date:
- August 3, 2009
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According to recent research from Uppsala, Sweden, "Lameness in piglets is a major animal welfare issue. Floor abrasiveness is a common cause of superficial injury in piglets in farrowing pens."
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