Lymphoid (porcine) Archive

Haemorrhages in a pig carcass: Don’t panic!

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20/12/2018

With the recent detection of cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars in Belgium, anyone can see that there is a certain risk of introduction of this disease into our territory. Also Classical Swine Fever (CSF) might be introduced. Therefore it is essential that all the actors involved in the pig sector are trained and alert. Two essential aspects for the control of these diseases are biosecurity and a good system of passive surveillance that ensures an early diagnosis.

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Detection of swine fever lesions in slaughterhouses and game meat processing facilities

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02/05/2018

African swine fever (ASF) and classical swine fever (CSF) are two notifible viral diseases of domestic pig and wild boar that can cause high mortality in pig farms, and clinically presenting mainly fever and hemorrhages. (more…)

What is your diagnosis? (55)

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14/03/2018

At the end of the post you can vote for the right diagnosis! (more…)

What is your diagnosis? (53)

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30/01/2018

At the end of the post you can vote for the right diagnosis! (more…)

B cell leukemia in a pig carcass

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20/06/2016

In a male, cross-breed, 6 months old pig carcass the inspectors observed a change in the color of the vertebrae and sternum accompanied by a loss of consistency of the bone marrow. (more…)

Hemorrhagic diathesis in a pig carcass

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17/12/2015

In a 6 months old, mixed breed, pig carcass multiple hemorrhages (petechiae and ecchymoses) were observed on the skin, thoracic and abdominal cavities serous membranes. The lymph nodes had a haemorrhagic appearance throughout the carcass. (more…)

Splenomegaly and peritoneal lesions in a pig carcass

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29/04/2015

In a 6 months old cross breed sow, a marked splenomegaly (measuring about 85 cm) was observed, the spleen also had a pale coloration and a marbe-like appearance. In the peritoneal serous membranes small whitish nodular lesions could be seen with an appearance similar to a chronic peritonitis. (more…)