Infectious disease caused by Lawsonia Intracellularis affecting the intestine of pigs and causing significant production losses mainly during growth and fattening.
According to standard serological tests (IPMA and blocking ELISA), it is very likely that the disease is present in almost all farms, even in those with the higher sanitary status.
*2 Mirjam Arnold, Heiko Nathues. Prevalence of Lawsonia Intracellularis infections in pigs herds in different EU countries – A European multicenter study. Mirjam, Universität. Pending publication.
Pigs affected by ileitis have a worse IC. The estimated cost per commercialized pig is 4.25€ (46.71€ millions per year in the USA).
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(known as ileitis), including its etiology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology.
for numerous reasons, mostly due to its high prevalence.
the most frequent one is the chronic form.
The use of antibiotics is declining, due to international regulations and consumer concerns.
(known as ileitis), including its etiology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology.
for numerous reasons, mostly due to its high prevalence.
the most frequent one is the chronic form.
The use of antibiotics is declining, due to international regulations and consumer concerns.
Among all the serological tests developed so far, only blocking ELISA is commercially available globally.
These are the reasons.
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One of the main challenges faced by the pig sector is the decrease in the consumption of antibiotics by the animals. We, as a society, demand that the animal products that we consume come from pigs that have enjoyed optimal conditions during all their life. Currently, the improvement in the quality of life of these […]
