Porcine Health Management

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SEVERE CONGENITAL TREMOR PROBLEMS DUE TO INFECTION WITH ATYPICAL PORCINE PESTIVIRUS (APPV)

Congenital tremor (CT) in pigs is a well-known disease problem. Affected animals suffer from insufficient colostrum and milk intake, resulting in mortality, insufficient growth and/or higher antibiotic use. The condition may have different aetiologies, including viral infections. The present study reports a case of CT in Germany caused by a novel virus namely atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV).
Type
Abstract
Year
2018
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Resident Session