By Maria Pieters and Haley Schwecke
The mention of Mycoplasma in pigs is generally related to respiratory disease, as problems such as enzootic pneumonia or the Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex can result after infection with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, which is a well-known bacterium that can be detected in swine worldwide. Only less frequently, one thinks about other Mycoplasma species that can affect swine health.
We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July celebration filled with good food and good company!
As a reminder, abstracts for the Leman Swine Conference are due one week from today! We cannot wait to hear about all of your great research this year!
This is our most popular series on the blog. Once a month, we are sharing with you a presentation given at the Allen D. Leman swine conference, on topics that the swine group found interesting, innovative or that lead to great discussions.
You can find all of the presentations selected from previous conferences on the blog here.
This presentation was originally given by Adam Schelkopf of Pipestone Veterinary Services during the 2023 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, recorded September 19, 2023.
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