Table 2 Descriptive statistics of sows/gilts found dead or euthanized
From: Post mortem findings in sows and gilts euthanised or found dead in a large Swedish herd
Found dead | Euthanised | |
|---|---|---|
Total number | 32 | 98 |
Proportion of all removed during the study | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Proportion of sows in production (SIP) | 2.1% | 6.5% |
Post mortem examined | 17 | 79 |
Proportion post mortem examined | 53% | 81% |
Parity number, mean (min-max) | 2.8 (0–7) | 2.1 (0–7) |
Weight (kg), mean (min-max) | 220 (116–322) | 176 (104–240) |
Backfat depth (mm), mean (min-max) | 19.8 (10–28) | 15.7 (4–35) |
Body score *, mean (min-max) | 2.6 (1–3) | 2.8 (1–4) |
Medically treated a short time before death | 29% | 58% |