Breathing problems in pigs are usually caused by multifactorial processes (infectious agents, nutrition, handling, type of facilities…).
A differential diagnosis is essential in order to arrive at the resolution of the case and establish properly the treatment and control measures
INFECTIOUS AGENTS THAT CAUSE RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGIES
Table 1 lists the main infectious agents and diseases associated with respiratory symptoms, both of the upper respiratory tract (rhinitis) and of the lower respiratory tract (Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex, PRDC). It describes the most likely age of presentation of each disease, although it may vary according to different factors: epidemic outbreak or endemic process, maternal immunity, environmental conditions, co-infection with other agents, etc.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: SYMPTOMATOLOGY, SAMPLING AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
A good anamnesis, clinical examination and macroscopic evaluation of lesions will a...
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