A sow with piglets. A blood pressure monitor is attached to her tail. Photo.
Photo: Anna Carlertz

Blood pressure measurement provides new insights into sows’ blood pressure during pregnancy

Page reviewed:  07/09/2026

In human medicine, blood pressure measurement has long been used to detect complications during pregnancy. A study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is now investigating whether blood pressure measurement can also be used in pregnant sows.

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Link to the scientific publication

Carlertz, A., Jacobson, M., Hedenqvist, P. et al. Non-invasive measurement of blood pressure and its possible use in future in-depth studies on farrowing-related complications. Porc Health Manag 12, 25 (2026). 

 

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