Correlation of Lawsonia intracellularis positivity in quantitative PCR and herd factors in European pig herds

Abstract Background Lawsonia intracellularis is causing diarrhea, poor growth and sudden death in pigs. It can be found in most pig populations leading to large economic losses worldwide. Many potential risk factors for the occurrence of disease or seropositivity have been described. The current stu...

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Main Authors: Mirjam Arnold, Annelies Crienen, Hanny Swam, Stephan v. Berg, Rika Jolie, Heiko Nathues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-021-00192-4