DUTCH EXPERIENCE WITH THE RESPIG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

摘要

In The Netherlands, respiratory disease, such as PRDC resulting in poor technical-, slaughterhouse results and significant economical losses, is also a major concern for the pig industry. An incomplete diagnosis of the causative pathogens and a poor understanding of the other risk factors for infectious diseases often explains the suboptimal effects of preventive treatments, such as vaccination, on technical, slaughterhouse and economic performance.