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Pig Journal Volume: 49
Publication date: June 2002

Proceedings Section

PORCINE MULTISYSTEMIC WASTING SYNDROME (PMWS)
by W.A. Nash

Abstract
This short paper makes 2 key points:
  1. Fluid accumulation in the lungs is the major precursor of secondary pneumonia
  2. Lymph nodes enlarge before other gross or histopathological lesions develop
Porcine Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) is rife in Great Britain. Mortalities even as high 96% have been recorded. More typical is mortality of 10-20% but the question is, how long can producers stay in business without solving the problem?

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