Experimental inoculation of Treponema pedis T A4 failed to induce ear necrosis in pigs
Abstract Ear necrosis is a syndrome affecting pigs shortly after weaning and is regarded as an animal welfare issue. The etiology is unknown but Treponema spp., predominantly Treponema pedis, are commonly detected in the lesions. Oral treponemes have been suggested as source of infection, transferre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-017-0073-2 |