Table 6

Descriptive statistics on pathological-anatomical findings, including most incidental finding, in 96 post mortem examined sows/gilts


Found dead (n = 17)
Euthanised (n = 79)
Total (n = 96)




No.
No.
No.
%

Arthritis
2
41
43
44.8
Abscess, at least one
3
34
37
38.5
Teeth injuries
6/15
21/72
27/85
31.0
Osteochondrosis/epiphysiolysis
0
21
21
21.9
Kidney/urinary bladder failure
4
12
16
16.7
Pneumonia (App, SEP)
1
11
12
12.5
Mastitis
4
7
11
11.5
Fracture
0
10
10
10.4
Gastritis and/or ulceration
1
9
10
10.4
Heart disorders
5
5
10
10.4
Claw disorders
2
6
8
8.3
Abscess in spinal cord
0
7
7
7.3
Liver disorders
2
2
4
4.2
Reproductive organs
0
3
3
3.1
Spleen disorders
1
1
2
2.1

Data were collected from January 22 to September 4 2006 from a large Swedish herd.

Engblom et al. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2008 50:25   doi:10.1186/1751-0147-50-25