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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']]. The disease is characterised by '''sudden death, septicaemia, [[:Category:Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocarditis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis''' and '''abortion''' in pregnant sows. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions.

An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']]. The disease is characterised by '''sudden death, septicaemia, [[:Category:Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocarditis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis''' and '''abortion''' in pregnant sows. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions. Swine Erysipelas is commonly called "Diamond skin disease".

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

==Control==

==Control==

Hygience is very important to control erysipelas including good sanitation and regular disinfection of pens.  It is advisable to cull chronic cases which will be acting as carrier pigs infecting other animals. Additionally any pigs being treated should be isolated to reduce the spread of disease.

Hygiene is very important to control Erysipelas including good sanitation and regular disinfection of pens.  It is advisable to cull chronic cases which will be acting as carrier pigs infecting other animals. Additionally, any pigs being treated should be isolated to reduce the spread of disease.

Live attenuated or inactivated [[Vaccines|vaccines]] are also available. Immunity lasts for six months and the vaccine is normally given to recently weaned pigs and gilts or sows prior to service.

Live attenuated or inactivated [[Vaccines|vaccines]] are also available. Immunity lasts for six months and the vaccine is normally given to recently weaned pigs and gilts or sows prior to service.

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