Suspected Cases of Chlamydia-Induced Fertility Problems in Sows: What Is the Approach of Austrian Practitioners?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although it is generally accepted that Chlamydia spp. can induce fertility problems in sows, many questions concerning diagnostic, therapeutic, and prophylactic approaches remain unanswered. The aim of this study was to gather information about how swine practitioners deal with these knowledge gaps.

Methods

Austrian swine practitioners were anonymously asked for their assessment of chlamydiosis using the Lime Survey program.

Results

PCR tests are used for molecular chlamydia detection from abortion material (64.3%), vaginal swabs (40.5%), and the genital tract (postmortem slaughterhouse samples) (9.5%). Treatment mainly includes tetracyclines (95.2%), occasionally macrolides (2.4%) or other (not mentioned) antibiotic groups (7.1%). Treatment periods

SUBMITTER: Unterweger C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503730 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature