New research at University of Saskatchewan identifies cause of pig ear necrosis
New research at University of Saskatchewan identifies cause of pig ear necrosis
Pig ear necrosis was first described in the 1960s, but since then it’s been nearly impossible to identify the cause of the painful animal affliction.
Until now, that is.
New research at the University of Saskatchewan has identified the bacteria that causes pig ear necrosis – a fairly common type known as Fusobacterium necrophorum, which is found in the digestive tracts of many mammals, humans included. Necrosis occurs when the bacteria are transferred through saliva by pigs biting or chewing ear
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