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The possibility of positive selection for both F18(+)Escherichia coli and stress resistant pigs opens new perspectives for pig breeding.
Veterinary microbiology - 1 Jan 2008
Coddens Annelies, Verdonck Frank, Mulinge Martin, Goyvaerts Els, Miry Cora, Goddeeris Bruno, Duchateau Luc, Cox Eric
Abstract excerpt
F18(+)Escherichia coli infections causing post-weaning diarrhoea and/or oedema disease are a major cause of economic losses in pig industry. To date, no preventive strategy can protect pigs from F18(+)E. coli infections. One of the most attractive approaches to eliminate F18(+)E. coli infections is the selection for pigs that are resistant to F18(+)E. coli infections. However, this strategy was not believed to be...
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