Found suppurating in D.J. Taylor, 'Pig Diseases' (4th edition)
A common inhabitant of the nasal
cavity of pigs, the organism grows
on MacConkey agar. No alternative
hosts of the organism are known.
Coughing is obvious when the animals
are disturbed. One or more animals in a
pen may be affected severely. Outbreaks
of sneezing occur in baby pigs.
Affected pigs appear hairy and growth may
be depressed. In severe cases they may scream
or walk on their knees. Short snouts may occur.
The role of vectors is uncertain.
Dead animals are usually in good
Condition. The spleen kidney and a long bone
should be submitted for examination.
Rodents should be eliminated.
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