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Development of an inactivated, oral immunogenic product against post-weaning colibacillosis caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in piglets

Abstract Background Post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) expressing F4 and F18 fimbriae remains a major challenge in pig production, contributing to economic losses and increased antimicrobial use. This study aimed to preliminary evaluate...

Mapping pig welfare best practices across the five domains model along the production chain, with emphasis on behaviour

Within the five domains model, behaviour is one of the four physical domains (Nutrition, Environment, Health, and Behaviour) that influence the mental state domain and overall welfare of animals. However, the relative emphasis placed on behavioural interventions across the produc...

Retrospective Study on Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Staphylococcus hyicus Strains Isolated in Northern Italy Between 2022 and 2025

Sudden outbreaks of exudative epidermitis (EE) are managed with antibiotics. This retrospective observational study evaluated the antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus (S.) hyicus strains isolated in Northern Italy between January 2022 and April 2025. Isolates were recov...