Impact of diversity of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae strains on lung lesions in slaughter pigs

In conclusion, many differentM. hyopneumoniae strains were found, and batches of slaughter pigs with differentM. hyopneumoniae strains had a higher prevalence and severity ofMycoplasma-like lung lesions at slaughter, implying that reducing the number of different strains may lead to less lung lesions at slaughter and better respiratory health of the pigs.
Source: Veterinary Research - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research