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Brachyspira hyodysenteriae (view source)
Revision as of 13:26, 2 October 2012
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There is currently no vaccination for this disease.
There is currently no vaccination for this disease.
−Complete eradication of the herd followed by scrupulous disinfection and cleaning can be undertaken in cases of farms wishing to improve or maintain their herd health status.
+Complete eradication of the herd followed by scrupulous disinfection and cleaning can be undertaken in cases of farms wishing to improve or maintain their herd health status. However, this is a difficult task as the organisms can remain viable for months in manure pits and lagoons. It can also be spread and maintained in rodent populations.
== Prognosis ==
== Prognosis ==