Isolation of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae from a crow (Corvus corone) in close proximity to commercial pigs

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Author(s)

  • S. Klausmann
  • Y. Masserey
  • H. Nathues
  • V. Perreten
  • J. Rohde

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-112
Journal / PublicationThe Veterinary Journal
Volume236
Online published4 May 2018
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2018
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine whether crows (Corvus corone) can harbour Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, the cause of swine dysentery, and whether the organism carried by crows is related to strains infecting pigs. B. hyodysenteriae was isolated from one crow in close proximity to two pig farms in Switzerland. This isolate, along with five isolates of B. hyodysenteriae from one of the farms, belonged to sequence type (ST) 66 using multilocus sequence typing. This finding suggests that crows are potential vectors of B. hyodysenteriae, but further studies will be necessary to clarify the role of crows in the epidemiology of this organism.

Research Area(s)

  • Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, Corvidae, Multilocus sequence typing, Swine dysentery, Vector

Citation Format(s)

Isolation of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae from a crow (Corvus corone) in close proximity to commercial pigs. / Zeeh, F.; Klausmann, S.; Masserey, Y. et al.
In: The Veterinary Journal, Vol. 236, 06.2018, p. 111-112.

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