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Pig Journal Volume: 56
Publication date: November 2005

Proceedings Section

POST-WEANING MULTISYSTEMIC WASTING SYNDROME (PMWS) RESEARCH IN DENMARK
P. Baekbo

Abstract
In Denmark, much research on PMWS takes place in co-operation between the pig industry and public research institutes. Completed studies indicate that PMWS can be transmitted from pig to pig and that low levels of Vitamin E at weaning increase the risk of dying during the post-weaning period. Total depopulation/repopulation and autogeneous serum are options for controlling PMWS, whereas feed supplement with so-called immune stimulation substances seem to be of no effect. Ongoing studies focus on detecting possible risk factors for the development of PMWS and possible differences in virulence of PCV2 isolates. The studies also search for possible unknown infectious trigger agents for PCV2. Future research to be started in Denmark is mainly concentrated on a big EU project. Focus will be on epidemiology of PMWS, on genetic susceptibility and on control measures for PMWS. Furthermore, a small field study will be performed on the efficacy of Acetylsalicylic acid for reduction of post-weaning mortality in PMWS-affected herds.

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