Lawsonia can impact other gut pathogens

03-07-2019 | | |
Artist's impression of a healthy intestinal tract with many villi. Illustration: Shutterstock
Artist's impression of a healthy intestinal tract with many villi. Illustration: Shutterstock
A growing body of evidence is finding gut health a factor that must be prioritised to allow the pig to achieve its full genetic potential as well as be less susceptible to not only enteric but also respiratory disease. Having tools to promote a healthy gut is very important in order to achieve maximum efficiency and overall health on the farm. Research has led to interesting findings on how ileitis, caused by the bacterial pathogen Lawsonia intracellularis, can compromise gut health. The hallm


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