Porcine ear necrosis in nursery piglets is preceded by oral manipulations of the ear

Porcine ear necrosis in nursery piglets is preceded by oral manipulations of the ear

Abstract Background Porcine ear necrosis (PEN) is characterized by dry crusts on the ear tip. The crusts often progress to moist and bloody lesions and may lead to partial loss of the ear tissue. The cause and pathophysiology of PEN are unknown. Skin infections, systemic infections, or ear biting ha...

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Main Authors: Mateusz Malik, Koen Chiers, Ilias Chantziaras, Dominiek Maes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Porcine ear necrosis
Nursery pigs
Behaviour
Ear biting
Tail biting
Oral manipulations
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-024-00388-4
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