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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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Comparison of virulence gene profiles of Escherichia coli strains isolated from healthy and diarrheic swine.
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TL;DR: A combination of uni- and multiplex PCR assays targeting 58 virulence genes (VGs) associated with Escherichia coli strains causing intestinal and extraintestinal disease in humans and other mammals was used to analyze the VG repertoire of 23 commensal and clinical porcine enterotoxigenic E. coli strains.
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The Origin and Virulence of the 1918 “Spanish” Influenza Virus
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Precision livestock farming technologies for welfare management in intensive livestock systems.
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Virulence in Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and RTX toxins
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