Locomotion disorders in pigs on commercial farm (review research)

Abstract

Introduction: The problems with the musculoskeletal system in all categories of pigs are common at industrial swine farms representing one of the major issues leading to exclusion of pigs, sows and boars from the production process. Topographic-anatomic relationships of bone and joint system of pigs make the diagnosis difficult in cases of illness affecting the upper parts of the limbs, pelvis and spine. In most cases, the presenting clinical sign is lameness, the cause of which can be determined only by a careful clinical examination. Aims: Presence of locomotor system disorders was monitored in pigs, sows and boars on two commercial farms. Materials and Methods: Development of health problems associated with locomotor system in pigs, sows and boars was monitored on two commercial farms. Results: Arthritis, wounds in the region of joints, mechanical acropodial lesions. Lesions in the region of the foot corium. Inflammation of the periarticular tissue of the front right leg. Clinical picture is predominantly characterized by difficulty walking and painful swelling spreading from the shoulder joint to the carpal joint. Inflammatory process develops over time Conclusion Presence of locomotor system disorders was monitored in pigs, sows and boars on two commercial pig farms. Presence of arthritis was evidenced in the higher percent of cases, while aseptic inflammation of the soft parts of feet and chronic inflammation of the foot pads were sporadic. As for the acropodial diseases, panaritium was the most common. Locomotor system disorders cause economic losses and exclusion from the reproduction program.