Urinary tract infections in sows in Italy: accuracy of urinalysis and urine culture against histological findings

摘要

Economic loss from urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pig herds is significant. Indeed, UTI associated with postpar-turient swine urogenital disease decreases farrowing rate and increases abortion and sow mortality. The proportion of sow deaths attributable to cystitis/pyelonephritis varies from 10 per cent to more than 40 per cent in Europe, and UTI is considered a primary leading cause for culling and sudden death worldwide. Data on the prevalence of UTI in sows in Italy are lacking.