Coliform mastitis in sows: A review

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 97-105

  Gerjets, Imke ^a   Kemper, Nicole ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KIEL   (Germany)

Author keywords

dysgalactia; endotoxins; mastitis; sow; swine

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; ENTEROBACTERIACEAE; ESCHERICHIA COLI; SUIDAE;

EID: 63049108429     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.54846/jshap/583     Document Type: Review

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