Diarrhea in finisher pigs can result from a variety of causes, infectious or not.
Among the infectious causes, we must particularly mention:
- viruses: Rotavirus, TGEV, PEDV, PoDCV
- bacteria: Salmonella spp, Lawsonia intracellularis, Brachyspira spp.
Biovet already offers RT-PCR profiles for the following viruses:
- Rotavirus types A and C
- TGEV, PEDV and PoDCV
We are pleased to announce the availability of a new RT-PCR profile for the following four bacteria:
- Salmonella spp
- Lawsonia intracellularis
- Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
- Brachyspira hampsonii
The test is performed Monday to Friday.
Results are available 2 to 3 days after receiving samples.*
Please feel free to contact us for further information.
* Except for salmonella spp. which requires enrichment: results available 3 to 5 days after receipt.