− | An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]]. The disease is characterised by sudden death, septicaemia, [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#Arthritis|arthritis]], endocarditis, diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis and abortion in pregnant sows. | + | An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]]. The disease is characterised by sudden death, septicaemia, [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocardiosis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis and abortion in pregnant sows. |
− | Carrier pigs act as reservoir of infection and Organisms are excreted in faeces of acutely-affected pig. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions. | + | Carrier pigs act as reservoir of infection and organisms are excreted in faeces of acutely affected pig. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions. |