Respiratory Diseases in Pigs: Incidence, Economic Losses and Prevention in the Netherlands

  • M. J. M. Tielen
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Part of the Current Topics in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science book series (CTVM, volume 44)

Abstract

Respiratory diseases in pigs are very common in The Netherlands, because the disease germs are continuously present in the population. These diseases result in enormous economic losses for the pig farmer. The occurrence and severity of the diseases depend strongly on farm conditions. Especially with regard to respiratory diseases climatic conditions play an important role. This is shown by results of field studies performed at regular farms. To assess the effect of each individual climatic factor separately experimental research in climate controlled pig-houses has to be done. The development of pre-clinical parameters to determine the health status of the pig will contribute very much to the conclusions of such research.

Keywords

Average Daily Gain Breeding Farm Slaughter House Atrophic Rhinitis Indoor Climate 
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