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NADIS Knowledge Transfer - Shoulder Sores in Sows

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The causes of shoulder sores in sows are:

	Abrasion on rough floors
	Loss of sow condition
	Cannibalism
	Protrusion of the point of the shoulder
	All of these

The cost of shoulder sores in sows are:

	Is insignificant
	Is largely economic
	Is mainly to the sow’s welfare
	Is difficult to measure financially
	None of these

Prevention of shoulder sores in sows can be achieved by:

	Providing non abrasive but non slip floors
	Repairing floors with exposed aggregate
	Minimising condition loss during lactation
	Ensuring sufficient fat deposition in the maiden gilt
	All of these

Once a sow has a shoulder sore, action should include:

	Removal from the farrowing crate
	Application of a carpet pad to protect the ulcer
	Bedding on deep straw
	Medication
	All of these

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