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Study Links Sow Mortality to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Risk

3/28/2026

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Sow mortality from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) remains a major issue for U.S. pig farmers, per a study by Tricia Haefner of Iowa State University.
Lower body condition scores in late gestation increase POP risk.
Perineal scores correlate with POP, suggesting perineal scoring as an early indicator.
Sows in California Proposition 12-compliant systems show higher POP risks, indicating a need for further management research.

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Story summary

Sow mortality from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) remains a major issue for U.S. pig farmers, per a study by Tricia Haefner of Iowa State University.
Lower body condition scores in late gestation increase POP risk.
Perineal scores correlate with POP, suggesting perineal scoring as an early indicator.
Sows in California Proposition 12-compliant systems show higher POP risks, indicating a need for further management research.