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Categories related to Conditions and Diseases : Swine : Mammals : Animal : Health: Health: Animal: Conditions and Diseases (102) Health: Animal: Livestock: Conditions and Diseases (69) Websites on Conditions and Diseases: African Swine Fever Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada. African Swine Fever (ASF) Information on this dreaded epidemic disease of pigs, its occurrence in Africa and Europe, the clinical effects, diagnosis, epidemiology and control. Antwi Farms Providing various free research papers on swine diseases and regular updates. Classical Swine Fever Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada. Classical Swine Fever Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, its clinical signs and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada. The Control of Porcine Circovirus Diseases (PCVDs): Towards Improved Food Quality and Safety Information on this research project funded by the EU Sixth Framework Programme, its partners, objectives and workplan. Disease Factsheet: African Swine Fever Information from DEFRA on this highly contagious, notifiable viral disease of pigs including clinical signs, diagnosis, spread and the legislation in the UK that governs it. Disease Factsheet: Aujesky’s Disease Information on this notifiable disease of pigs, its transmission, clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the GB and EU legislation covering it. Disease Factsheet: Classical Swine Fever Provides information on this deadly viral disease of pigs, its spread, the clinical signs, legislation in the EU, and the disease control strategy to be adopted after an outbreak has been identified. Disease Factsheet: Teschen Disease History and spread of this disease which affects pigs, the clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the UK and EU legislation that covers it. Disease of Swine Directory of links to information on many of the diseases in swine. Hepatitis E: Questions and Answers Provides answers to some questions about this type of hepatitis which infects humans and pigs. [PDF] Hog Cholera An article on Hog Cholera. Pig Diseases Factsheets from the University of Reading, UK. Pig Diseases Guide Provides a reference list of common pig diseases, their major signs, treatment and prevention. Piglet Anaemia Provides information on why piglets need iron supplementation, how a deficiency is diagnosed and the different methods of treatment. Piglet scours Describes the effects, the different types of scours, predisposing factors and preventative measures. PMWS Circovirus and PDNS Information on the epidemic wasting disease of pigs (PMWS) and porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS), and the possible confusion of their symptoms with swine fever. Prevention and Control of Salmonella on Pig Farms DEFRA provides a voluntary code of practice covering the prevention of the introduction of infection, controlling the spread of the disease and the disinfection of pig units. [PDF] Profile for Trichinella Provides information on the disease of pigs, trichinosis, the rationale for government intervention, the risks to human health and the GB disease control strategy. [PDF] Sarcoptic Mange in Pigs This condition, caused by the burrowing mite, Sarcoptic scabies var suis, causes considerable economic damage. This article describes the disease and its effects, its diagnosis, treatment and control. Summary Profile for Post Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) Disease of pigs caused by porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2). Information from DEFRA on the significance of this disease which causes high levels of mortality in young pigs. [PDF] Swine Vesicular Disease Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada. Swine Vesicular Disease Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada. Worm Species in Pigs and their Control Provides details of the major worm parasites of pigs, their life cycles, their effects on the animal and their importance and control.
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