The Ceva Lung Program offers the methodology and guidelines on how to correctly evaluate the presence, incidence, circulation patterns and impact of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Aujesky’s disease virus infections using serological investigation and adapted lung scoring of slaughter pigs.

 

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Part 1: Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) is the primary pathogen causing Enzootic Pneumonia (EP), one of the most prevalent respiratory diseases in pigs resulting in high morbidity but low mortality. It is also one of the main pathogens involved in the porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC), however other bacteria and viruses are also often contributing factors.

 

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Part 2: Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae 

The forms of pleurisy located in the dorso-caudal region are primarily caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (A.p.) and to a lesser extent by other pathogens. 

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Part 3: Evaluation of pneumonia and pleurisy 

Pneumonia and pleurisy can be evaluated in a qualitative and quantitative manner. 

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