Thrombocytopenic purpura on an organic farm with pen mating: a case report on the re-emergence of an old disease

Thrombocytopenic purpura on an organic farm with pen mating: a case report on the re-emergence of an old disease

Abstract Background Thrombocytopenia is an immune-mediated disease, which affects suckling piglets. Piglets are pale and inactive, show multiple hemorrhages and often die within days. Pathological examination reveals severe haemorrhages and oedema in several organs. Severe thrombocytopenia and elong...

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Main Authors: Sara Joller, Irene M. Häfliger, Cord Drögemüller, Olivia K. Richard, Alexander Grahofer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Pig
Haemorrhagic disease
Genetic testing
Disease awareness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-020-00157-z

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