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#24 - The effect of Ileitis on the immune function of the pig's gut - Dr. Emma Helm explains

Oct 31, 2022

Video: #24 - The effect of Ileitis on the immune function of the pig's gut - Dr. Emma Helm explains

Lawsonia intracellularis can have a significant impact on the capabilities of the small intestine of pigs. This can cause a wide range of effects, from weakened immunological function to reduced nutrient absorption and slowed growth. In this episode, Dr. Emma Helm explains her research study, which had the intention of explaining some of the physiological changes in the small intestine of swine that can occur due to a Lawsonia outbreak.