Porcine respiratory disease is one of the most important health problems in pig production
worldwide. Cranioventral pulmonary consolidation (CVPC) and pleurisy are the two most …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

Simple Summary Examination of lung lesions at slaughterhouses provides important
information regarding swine respiratory disease presence in farms worldwide. This study …

Background A cross-sectional study of slaughtered pigs was conducted in Lira district,
Uganda, to (1) determine the prevalence and severity of pneumonia and (2) establish …

Ante-and post-mortem inspections of food-producing animals at slaughter are mandatory
activities carried out in many countries to ensure public health, animal health, and meat …

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is strongly linked to a group of syndromes referred to as
porcine-circovirus-associated diseases (PCVADs), which are controlled through vaccination; …

Abstract Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC) is an unequivocally leading cause
of economic losses to the pig industry. To investigate the pathogens associated with PRDC …

Animal science has contributed to a considerable increase in the productive efficiency of
animal sourced food. However, livestock farmers have not been able so far to succeed in …

Simple Summary The prevalence of respiratory diseases in slaughter pigs ranges from 19%
to 74%. Despite all efforts made to reduce economic losses caused by this condition …

Background A cross sectional study was conducted to detect and characterize species of
porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) identified from slaughtered …