Table 5.
Maximum expression of clinical shoulder ulcer score throughout day 2 to 18 of the lactation period in the three study groups (frequency; % in parentheses)
| Shoulder ulcer score | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study group | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Non-at-risk sows | 358 (77.0) | 97 (20.9) | 8 (1.7)b | 2 (0.4)b | 0 (0.0) |
| No-RMa at-risk sows | 38 (37.6) | 49 (48.5) | 11 (10.9)b | 2 (2.0)b | 1 (1.0)b |
| RM at-risk sows | 49 (52.7) | 36 (38.7) | 7 (7.5)b | 1 (1.1)b | 0 (0.0) |
aRM = rubber mat
bSows received a treatment with Meloxicam injection, zinc ointment and rubber mat