How to treat Lawsonia intracellularis?
Traditionally, ileitis can be can be controlled by antibiotic treatment. In many cases however this proves too late. The procedure costs a lot for farmers, as the pigs don’t fully recover after the treatment. Field trials in Denmark conclude that controlling ileitis by vaccination could be more rewarding.
Keywords: Denmark, vaccination, ileitis, antibiotics
Source: Pig Progress magazine. Issue 23.2
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