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3579: Parakeratose in einem biologisch wirtschaftenden Schweinemastbetrieb [parakeratosis in an organic pig fattening unit]

Hagmüller, Dr. Werner and Wlcek, Dr. Sonja (2005) Parakeratose in einem biologisch wirtschaftenden Schweinemastbetrieb [parakeratosis in an organic pig fattening unit]. Poster presented at 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau - Ende der Nische, Kassel, 01.03.2005-04.03.2005; Published in Heß, J and Rahmann, G, Eds. Ende der Nische, Beiträge zur 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau.

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Summary

Due to the supplementation of zinc to their diets, Parakeratosis is rarely found in pigs. On an organic farm in Austria a farmer altered the pig’s fattening diet and omitted mineral supplementation from the diets. Three weeks later skin alterations were seen. After the administration of tetracyclin and Ivomec-premix by a veterinarian the skin abnormalities failed to improve and the pig’s feed intake decreased markedly. The veterinarian diagnosed parakeratosis. After administration of zincoxid feed intake increased. 6-8 weeks after treatment the pig`s skin alterations disappeared and health was restored.

Document Language:Deutsch - German
Keywords:parakeratosis, pig, trace minerals, zinc deficiency Parakeratose, Schwein, Mineralstoffversorgung, Zinkmangel
Subject Areas: Animal husbandry > Production systems > Pigs
Animal husbandry > Health and welfare
Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth
Research affiliation: International Conferences > Scientific Conferences for Germany, Austria and Switzerland > Scientific conference 2005
Orgprints ID Number:3579
Contact:Hagmüller, Dr. Werner
Deposited On:05 March 2005
EPrint Type:Conference poster
Published?:Published
Peer Review Status:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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