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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Abortion associated with Chlamydia abortus in extensively reared Iberian sows.

Journal:
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
Year:
2012
Authors:
Salinas, J et al.
Affiliation:
Departamento de Sanidad Animal · Spain

Abstract

Reproductive disease was investigated in Iberian pigs on an extensive farrow-to-finish farm in the southwest of Spain. Chlamydia abortus was isolated in cell culture and C. abortus-specific PCR products were detected in placental and fetal tissues. In one batch of 14 sows, the percentage of sera positive for C. abortus specific antibodies increased from 35.7% to 85.7% in the period of 2 weeks following abortion. C. abortus may play a role in abortion in extensively reared Iberian sows.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22476020/