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Diseases of swine.
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In this article, the characteristics of a variety of diseases of swine and methods for their prevention and treatment are described, as well as methods to detect and treat these diseases in swine.Abstract:
Describes the characteristics of a variety of diseases of swine, and methods for their prevention and treatment.read more
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High prevalence and widespread distribution of multi-resistant Escherichia coli isolates in pigs and poultry in China.
Hong-Xia Jiang,Dian-Hong Lü,Zhangliu Chen,Xiu-Mei Wang,Ji-Rong Chen,Ya-Hong Liu,Xiao-Ping Liao,Jian-Hua Liu,Zhenling Zeng +8 more
TL;DR: The study confirmed the presence and transmission of multi-antimicrobial-resistant E. coli strains amongst pigs and poultry in China and highlights the urgent need for appropriate monitoring programmes.
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Experience of moderate bedding affects behaviour of growing pigs
TL;DR: Benefits of early substrate-enrichment on behaviour and productivity of pigs were evaluated in a trial with four siblings as the experimental unit and Behavioural effects of current environment were scarce.
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Chronological study of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection, seroconversion and associated lung lesions in vaccinated and non-vaccinated pigs
Marina Sibila,Miquel Nofrarías,Sergio López-Soria,Joaquim Segalés,Oliver Valero,Anna Espinal,Maria Calsamiglia +6 more
TL;DR: At slaughter, double vaccinated pigs showed lower percentage of EP-compatible gross lung lesions and lower Mh prevalence at upper respiratory tract sites (nasal cavity and tonsil) than control pigs.
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The interaction between PRRSV and the late gestation pig fetus.
TL;DR: Data support the notion that the immunocompetent fetus is capable of initiating an antiviral response, which is compartmentalized within the infected fetus, and suggest fetal pathology may not be a direct result of virus replication in the fetus.
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A note on the relationship between the behavioural response of lactating sows to humans and the survival of their piglets
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the relationship between the behavioural responses of lactating sows to humans and the performance of sows in 25 farrowing units at a large commercial farm and found that high levels of fear of humans by sows may affect the survival of their pigs.