The main nutritional cause of osteochrondrosis in pigs is:

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Keratinisation of the hoof epidermal cells to make horn requires a suitable supply of minerals, vitamins and trace elements. If the supply of nutrients is inadequate, hoof horn of reduced quality is produced. The main nutritional causes of osteochrondrosis in pigs is a result of vitamin deficiency (Vitamin C, A, D and Biotin), copper deficiency and excess zinc in the diet.