The different faces of oedema disease in pigs

In this episode, APHA's Pig Expert Group lead Claire Scott, histopathologist Toby Floyd and Veterinary Investigation Officer Ed Fullick discuss two cases of oedema disease in pigs, with different clinical presentations. Oedema disease is caused by Shiga toxin-producing strains of Escherichia coli, or STECs for short. Please note that this podcast includes pathological descriptions of animal disease which some listeners may find upsetting. This episode was recorded in July 2026.Useful links: The case of cerebrospinal angiopathy was also described, with a picture, in the disease surveillance in England and Wales (February 2026) report which is published in the Vet Record. A case of sudden deaths and acute neurological disease due to oedema disease was described in the October 2024 report. Find out how vets can submit farm animals in England and Wales for a post-mortem examination and check if the submission is eligible for free carcase collection. Find your nearest Veterinary Investigation Centre (VIC) or surveillance pathology partner. Find out how vets can submit samples from farm animals in England and Wales for diagnostic submissions. Find out how to report suspect notifiable animal disease.  © Crown copyright 2026