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Project

Development of diagnostics and innovative preventieve measures against Chlamydiaceae in the Belgian porc industry
Code
160B45010
Duration
01 January 2011 → 31 December 2014
Funding
Federal funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Infectious diseases
  • Engineering and technology
    • Other biotechnology, bio-engineering and biosystem engineering not elsewhere classified
Keywords
pathology Chlamydia pigs
 
Project description
 

Pigs can become infected with Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia pecorum, Chlamydia abortus and Chlamydia suis. These bacteria cause a variety of clinical diseases in pigs. For instance reproductive failure. Chlamydia infections cause important economical loss in the pig industry. The project is on the development of new diagnostics and innovative preventive measures against Chlamydia suis infection in pigs.