Piglet diarrhoea or „scour“ is still a major problem in many pig herds. It is often a multifactorial process involving several different pathogens.
In addition to rotaviruses, coronaviruses and enterotoxic E. coli (“ETEC”), an infection with enterococci can also cause diarrhoea in suckling piglets.
In particular, Enterococcus (E.) hirae, E. durans and E. villorum are described in the literature as causative agents of piglet diarrhoea. In a recent study on suckling piglet diarrhoea, the presence of enterotoxic E. coli (ETEC), Cl. perfringens type A (CPA), E. hirae and rotaviruses were examined in a French veterinary practice in 106 piglets suffering from diarrhea. Piglet diarrhoea or „scour“ is still a major problem in many pig herds. It is often a multifactorial process involving several different pathogens.
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As of November 2024
