Can we predict which sows die?

Sows with perineal swelling died due to lameness (two sows), prolapse (eight sows) and unknown (four sows). Sow death loss continues to be an animal well-being, economic and sustainability challenge for pig farmers. Yes, abnormalities were more likely (P Results from the current study challenge the author's paradigm that poor stockmanship and structural conformation are largely related to the sow U.S. sow mortality dilemma. [Extracted from the article]