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First Serosurvey of Besnoitia spp. Infection in European Wild Ruminants in Spain
Bovine besnoitiosis is an emergent, chronic and debilitating disease caused by the parasite Besnoitia besnoiti. It affects cattle and wild European bovidae, but many aspects of its epidemiology are unknown. For the first time a...
Genetic Studies of Influenza A Viruses Circulating in Pigs in Spain
A genetic study of influenza virus circulating in pigs in the north-east of Spain during the period 2006-2007 reveals their belonging to three family subtypes of influenza virus. Most were genetically related to other European strains, indicating...
Importance of Familiarity on Social Learning of Feeding Behaviour in Pigs
A study to assess social learning in piglets for accepting new foods shows that these animals can change their feeding behaviour by this mechanism, but also highlights the importance of familiarity among piglets. The transfer of...
