How to eradicate atrophic rhinitis: A Dutch case study

For a long time, it hasn’t exactly been clear which pathogen caused growth retarding atrophic rhinitis in pigs. Since the toxin producing bacteria Pasteurella multocida has been identified as the major cause, the Netherlands has managed to follow a path towards gradual eradication through nationwide cooperation. Veterinarian expert Dr Marten de Jong talks about what is happening – and what still needs to be done.     “Atrophic rhinitis” – the name of the dise