Effect of oral KETOPROFEN treatment in acute respiratory disease outbreaks in finishing pigs

Effect of oral KETOPROFEN treatment in acute respiratory disease outbreaks in finishing pigs

Abstract Background Infection with respiratory pathogens can influence production as well as animal welfare. There is an economical and ethical need to treat pigs that suffer from respiratory diseases. Our aim was the evaluation of the possible effects of oral NSAID medication given in feed in acute...

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Main Authors: Outi Hälli, Minna Haimi-Hakala, Tapio Laurila, Claudio Oliviero, Elina Viitasaari, Toomas Orro, Olli Peltoniemi, Mika Scheinin, Saija Sirén, Anna Valros, Mari Heinonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Behaviour
Daily weight gain
Acute phase proteins
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
NSAID
Per os medication
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-018-0081-x

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