Japanese B. encephalitis (JBE)
This disease primarily affects piglets. The key clinical signs include defective birth of piglets; degenerated tentacles in the boar; nervous signs in piglets. The disease appears only in South East Asia. This disease is notifiable – contact your vet and local authorities if you believe this disease is affecting your herd.
14 November 2018
7 minute read
By: 
Emily Houghton
Editor, The Pig Site
Emily Houghton is a Zoology graduate from Cardiff University and was the editor of The Pig Site from October 2017 to May 2020. Emily has worked in livestock husbandry, and has written, conducted and assisted with research projects regarding the synthesis of welfare and productivity of free-range food species.
