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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | Blue eye disease is caused by the virus [[Blue-Eye Paramyxovirus|'''''Blue-eye paramyxovirus (BEP)''''']]. | + | Blue eye disease is caused by the virus [[Blue-Eye Paramyxovirus|'''''Blue-eye paramyxovirus (BEP)''''']]. It casues nervous, reproductive and respiratory signs in its domestic host, the pig. |
| + | ==Signalment== | ||
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| + | ==Clinical Signs== | ||
| + | Nervous disorders, corneal opacity and reproductive failure in sows and | ||
| + | In the boar it casues male infertility, lack of libido, haemospermia, and orchitis with epidydimitis. | ||
| + | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | The disease is economically important to central Mexico and it's states. | ||
Revision as of 13:50, 24 June 2011
Also known as: Blue-eye—BE—Blue eye syndrome—Porcine paramyxovirus blue eye disease—PPBED.
Introduction
Blue eye disease is caused by the virus Blue-eye paramyxovirus (BEP). It casues nervous, reproductive and respiratory signs in its domestic host, the pig.
Signalment
Clinical Signs
Nervous disorders, corneal opacity and reproductive failure in sows and
In the boar it casues male infertility, lack of libido, haemospermia, and orchitis with epidydimitis.
Distribution
The disease is economically important to central Mexico and it's states.
References
| Blue Eye Disease Learning Resources | |
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 Test your knowledge using flashcard type questions |
Blue Eye Disease Flashcard |