Porcine Health Management

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Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases

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SEROTYPING OF 705 STREPTOCOCCUS SUIS STRAINS BY PCR  

Streptococcus (S.) suis is a major swine pathogen which causes considerable losses in the swine industry. S.suis possesses a coat of capsular polysaccharides that confers protection against the immune system. This capsule helped to classify S. suis...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
AniCon Labor GmbH

USE OF ACTINOBACILUS PLEUROPNEUMONIAE (APP) DETECTION AND SEROTYPING MOLECULAR TOOLS TO SUPPORT DIAGNOSIS ON APP CLINICAL CASES.

App causes important losses to the pig industry through respiratory disease and >30% mortality in growing pigs if left untreated. App infection does not always produce disease and asymptomatic carriage in the tonsil  may be difficult to detect. Recent...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge

MUCOSAL INFECTION WITH CLINICAL STREPTOCOCCUS SUIS SEROTYPE 9 STRAIN ISOLATE CAN INDUCE SEVERE DISEASE

Streptococcus suis is associated with disease and mortality in young piglets from weaning to 10 weeks old. To study interventions appropriate animal models need to be available. Therefore, an infection experiment with a pathogenic clinical Streptococcus...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
GD Animal Health

NEONATAL PIGLET DIARRHEA IN FRANCE: WHICH PATHOGENS ARE INVOLVED?  

Neonatal diarrhea is common in pig farms and induces economic losses because of poor technical performances and increased mortality of the affected piglets, as well as increased frequency of antimicrobial use. The aim of this study was to establish the...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
IDT Biologika

PK/PD AND CLINICAL RELATIONSHIPS OF VALNEMULIN (ECONOR®) ADMINISTERED TO PIGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ILEITIS CAUSED BY LAWSONIA INTRACELLULARIS

Econor® is a pleuromutilin antibiotic registered for treatment of enteric and respiratory diseases associated with Brachyspira spp, Lawsonia intracellularis and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. The objective of the work was to compare the pharmacokinetics (PK)...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Elanco Animal Health Inc.

PK/PD AND CLINICAL RELATIONSHIPS OF VALNEMULIN (ECONOR®) ADMINISTERED TO PIGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SWINE DYSENTERY CAUSED BY BRACHYSPIRA...

Introduction Econor® is a pleuromutilin antibiotic registered for treatment of enteric and respiratory diseases associated with Brachyspira spp, Lawsonia intracellularis and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. The objective of the work was to compare the...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Elanco Animal Health Inc.

A FIELD TRIAL COMPARING THE EFFICACY OF TWO VACCINES AGAINST MYCOPLASMA HYOPNEUMONIAE IN TERMS OF LUNG LESIONS AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is the primary pathogen of Enzootic Pneumonia and can predispose to the porcine respiratory disease complex. Vaccination is commonly used to reduce coughing, lung lesions and performance losses due to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Ceva Hellas

ELIMINATION OF MYCOPLASMA HYOPNEUMONIAE BY VETMULIN® IN A DANISH MULTIPLIER HERD

A modified elimination protocol of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) compared to the method described by Zimmermann, W. 1989 is reported. Material and Methods 900 Danbred sows and 350 Danbred gilts were planned eliminated for M. hyo. The herd is located...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Danvet

PREVALENCE OF BACTERIAL PATHOGENS ISOLATED FROM URINARY SAMPLES OF SOWS IN BRITTANY IN 2017 AND ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TO DIFFERENT ANTIBIOTICS...

In France, urinary tract infections (UTI) in sows can affect the breeding performances, particularly fertility, and sometimes lead to mortality of sows.  Such infections are often under or late diagnosed. Subsequent economic losses raise awereness of...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
LABOCEA 35

ENTEROCOCCUS HIRAE- COMMENSAL OR PATHOGEN? 

Enterococcus (E.) hirae has been described as a potentially emerging cause of neonatal porcine diarrhoea (NPD).  The bacterium is however also found in the intestinal flora of healthy piglets. The aim of this study was to investigate if strains...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

EFFICACY OF HYOGEN® IN COMPARISON TO OTHER ONE SHOT MYCOPLASMA HYOPNEUMONIAE VACCINES UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS. 

Vaccination against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mh) is a common tool used for the prevention and control of Enzootic pneumonia (EP). Evaluation of lungs at the slaughterhouse is a common method to assess the efficacy of vaccination. The aim of this study...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Ceva Salud Animal

THE IMPACT OF VACCINATION AGAINST LAWSONIA INTRACELLULARIS ON SHEDDING OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM AND THE GUT MICROBIOME

Lawsonia intracellularis is among the most common intestinal pathogens of swine, and has been found as a risk factor for increased <i>Salmonella enterica</i> shedding in pigs. <i>Salmonella enterica</i> serovar Typhimurium (<i>ST</i>) continues to be a...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Univeristy of Minnesota

ASSESSMENT OF ATROPHIC TURBINATE LESIONS IN ITALIAN FARMS

Atrophic Rhinitis (AR) is a disease impacting the upper part of the respiratory tract characterized by hypoplasia of nasal turbinates associated with decreased performance and increased respiratory problems. Routine diagnosis is uncommon in Italy. This...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

USE OF BRONCHO-ALVEOLAR LAVAGES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF SRD AND ANTIBIOTIC CHOICE  

Bacteria collection methods play a major role in the prudent use of antibiotics by helping in the identification of pathogens and in the choice of appropriate antibiotic treatment.. This study aimed at assessing the performance of bronchoalveolar lavages...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
DVM

ASSESSMENT OF STREPTOCOCCCUS SUIS SEROTYPES IN 148 GERMAN PIG FARMS DURING THE PERIOD OF 2015 TO 2017  

Streptococcus suis (S. suis) infections have a strong impact on health status and growth performance, especially in suckling piglets and nursery. The aim of the present study was to assess different serotypes involved in clinical cases in Germany. The...
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
Topic
Bacteriology and Bacterial Diseases
Affiliation
IDT Biologika GmbH