M. hyo, always to be taken into account

Tips on M. hyo - Dr. Dominiek Maes Our host, Rubén del Pozo, Technical Associate Director EURAM at MSD Animal Health, talks with Dr. Dominiek Maes, Full Professor of Porcine Health Management at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Ghent University, in Belgium. They discuss the Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae status in Europe.  Dr. Maes is the most recognized specialist in swine infections worldwide, so he’s one of the best experts on how to deal with M. hyo infections. He lists what are the main challenges from a health perspective for EU pig producers, remarking not only emerging diseases but also legal restrictions and environmental issues. But he takes the opportunity to remember the importance that M. hyo continues to have in the health status of our farms and its role in the PRD complex. Is M. hyo a primary or a secondary pathogen in the PRDC? What are the Knowledge gaps that we need to cover in the next years to fully understand this bacterium? Don't miss the opportunity to hear the wise words of one of the best veterinary professors in the world.