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Submitted to: Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics
Publication Type: Proceedings Publication Acceptance Date: 5/27/1997 Publication Date: N/A Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Fifty years after its original description, transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) continues to be an economically important disease of swine. It is a highly contagious viral disease characterized by vomiting, severe diarrhea, dehydration and death. The severity of clinical signs, duration of the disease, and mortality are inversely related to the age of the infected animal. Pigs less than 7 days of age usually die 2 to 7 days after exposure. Pigs more than 3 weeks of age and non-lactating sows usually have a milder response; inappetence and diarrhea for 1 or 2 days are common with vomiting and elevated temperatures occasionally observed. Death is rare in older animals. |
