Difference between revisions of "Tuberculosis - Pigs"

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Revision as of 19:13, 17 January 2011

  • Pigs are susceptible to the Mycobacterium spp. causing tuberculosis in cattle
  • Rarely extends to lungs after haematogenous spread from ingested bacteria causing tubercles with various degrees of calcification, encapsulation and caseation