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Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis infection in swine associated with peat used for bedding.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2014
Johansen Tone Bjordal, Agdestein Angelika, Lium Bjørn, Jørgensen Anne, Djønne Berit
Abstract excerpt
Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis is an environmental bacterium causing opportunistic infections in swine, resulting in economic losses. Additionally, the zoonotic aspect of such infections is of concern. In the southeastern region of Norway in 2009 and 2010, an increase in condemnation of pig carcasses with tuberculous lesions was seen at the meat inspection. The use of peat as bedding in the herds was...
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