Ileitis - the disease of intensive pig production

Abstract

Nowadays, pig industry in many countries is affected by gastrointestinal diseases. One of these diseases is ileitis or proliferative enteropathy. The disease belongs to most economically dangerous infectious diseases. The disease is caused by gram-negative bacteria, Lawsonia intracellularis. Laboratory diagnostics of ileitis is carried out by PCR (detection of Lawsonia intracellularis through analysis of stool feces or fragments in small intestine); ELISA (serological test to diagnose Lawsonia intracellularis) - the most sensitive method; histopathology (silver staining method). The compliance with sanitary and hygienic requirements, timely detection of the pathogen, veterinary and preventive measures, including antibiotic therapy, can prevent the disease. Tyacyclin and terpentiam are effective drugs for treatment and prevention of ileitis. The drugs have been developed by VIC Animal Health. The drugs are active against Lawsonia intracellularis and other pathogens of bacterial infections.