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The genetic basis of swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome and its genetic association with post-weaning skin damage and production traits.
Journal of animal science - 3 Jan 2023
Leite Natália Galoro, Knol Egbert Frank, Nuphaus Stefanie, Vogelzang Roos, Tsuruta Shogo, Wittmann Margit, Lourenco Daniela
Abstract excerpt
The swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome (SINS) is a syndrome visually characterized by the presence of inflamed and necrotic skin at extreme body parts, such as the teats, tail, ears, and claw coronary bands. This syndrome is associated with several environmental causes, but knowledge of the role of genetics is still limited. Moreover, piglets affected by SINS are believed to be phenotypically more...
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