Vaccination against Clostridium perfringens type C enteritis in pigs: a field study using an adapted vaccination scheme

Vaccination against Clostridium perfringens type C enteritis in pigs: a field study using an adapted vaccination scheme

Abstract Background Clostridium perfringens type C induced necrotizing enteritis (NE) causes high mortality in newborn piglets. Immunization programs employing commercially available vaccines are used to prevent disease. Sows are vaccinated during every gestation period and piglets take up antibodie...

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Main Authors: Olivia K. Richard, Alexander Grahofer, Heiko Nathues, Horst Posthaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Clostridium perfringens type C
Beta-toxin
Neutralizing antibodies
Necrotizing enteritis
Porcine
Vaccination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-019-0127-8

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