Listeriosis in fattening pigs caused by poor quality silage - a case report

Listeriosis in fattening pigs caused by poor quality silage - a case report

Abstract Background Listeria (L.) monocytogenes as the causative agent of listeriosis in humans and different animal species, has its reservoir in the environment. It can be found in the gut and faeces of healthy pigs, but under certain circumstances it may cause clinical disease. Fatteners are usua...

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Main Authors: Heiko Stein, Beatrix Stessl, Rene Brunthaler, Igor Loncaric, Herbert Weissenböck, Ursula Ruczizka, Andrea Ladinig, Lukas Schwarz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Listeria monocytogenes
Septicaemia
Silage
Fattening pig
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1687-6

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