The ELISA results in study of swine enzootic pneumonia
2000
Krastina, D. | Liepins, E. (Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Dept. of Infectious Diseases)
The aim of the investigation carried out in May-June of 2000 was to determine the spread of swine enzootic pneumonia caused by the infection of pigs with Mycoplasma hyopneumonia. For detection of M.h. antibodies the enzyme - linked immunoserbent assay (ELISA) "Dako" was used. 225 unvaccinated domestic swines from 9 pig farms were investigated. The results of the investigation show that in Latvia swine enzootic pneumonia is widespread on pig farms (43% of all investigated animals were infected). The age of seropositive animals was mainly 2-5-8 months. The investigation proves that it would be advisable to begin vaccination against swine enzootic pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma hyopneumonia.
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