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Case Histories
Yorkshire Farm, UK - Mike Muirhead - Final Update, June 2002
Mike Muirhead's case history of a Yorkshire farm with PMWS and PDNS.
 
East Anglia Farm, UK - Philip Richardson
This paper charts the course and effects of the disease on a single herd as well as highlighting the economic impact.
Photographs
Clinical signs
Photos of the clinical signs that are seen generally in pigs with PMWS and PDNS. Includes skin lesions, enlarged lymph glands, wasting and dead pigs.
 
Post mortem (1)
Photos of the signs that are seen in post-mortem samples of pigs with PMWS and PDNS. Includes interstitial pneumonia, secondary bacterial infection, enlarged lymph nodes, oedema and intra cytoplasmic inclusions
 
Post mortem (2)
More Photos of the signs that are seen in post-mortem samples of pigs with PMWS and PDNS.


PMWS Research Archives

Published Tuesday, November 01, 2005: Pig Journal Volume: 56 -
Post-weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) in Denmark - The situation to date
P. Baekbo
Post-wasting Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) was first diagnosed in Denmark in 2000. In April 2005, Denmark had 541 confirmed cases of PMWS. This corresponds to a prevalence of approximately 10 per cent of all sow herds. However, the estimated real prevalence is 17 per cent. The PMWS-affected herds are widespread, with the highest prevalence in the most pig dense areas. Recorded PMWS cases are based on clinical signs in the herd and on laboratory tests (histopathology). Post-wasting Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome is mainly seen among weaners and gives high mortality and reduced growth rate. The productivity of finishers in affected herds also seems to be reduced. The options for controlling PMWS are based on changes in management aimed at reducing stress on pigs, reducing potential transmission of pathogens between pigs and of ensuring a high level of hygiene. Research on the aetiology and control of PMWS has had high priority during the last five years.

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