How Livestock Joint Supplement Prevent Lameness in Pigs

Optiwize Health15 Jun, 2025Health

Lameness in pigs is a problem for livestock producers, often causing economic loss, decreased animal performance, and welfare issues. Although several factors are involved in lameness e.g., genetics, housing, floor, and injury, nutrition is a critical component in maintaining joint integrity and mobility. Joint supplementation in pigs has become increasingly popular in recent years as part of an integrated strategy to address mobility-related issues and promote skeletal development in breeding and growing pigs.