Hanne Kongsted

Introduction:Diarrhoea during the first week of life is a big concern in many Danish pig herds - not least since the suspected introduction of “New Neonatal Diarrhoea Syndrome.” The study investigates pathogens and management-factors associated with these problems.Materials and Methods:A total of 107 herds including 55 Case-herds with diarrhoea during the first week of life and 52 Cont ...

Introduction: Traditionally, bacteriological diagnostics are based upon colony-morphology and biotyping. During the later years, MALDI-TOF-identification has broadened the spectrum of bacteria that can be identified in laboratory submissions. Four case-stories on potentially important pathogens are presented.Materials and Methods:Case 1: Massive problems with arthritis around weaning. 4 piglets we ...