Essays about: "Christina Björklund"

Found 2 essays containing the words Christina Björklund.

1. 1. Diseases and causes of death among camelids in Sweden : a retrospective study of necropsy cases 2001-2013

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Christina Björklund; [2014]
   Keywords : camelids; alpaca; llama; camel; disease; necropsy; post mortem;

   Abstract : Camelids, especially alpacas, have increased in popularity during the last decade, with the result that they are more frequently encountered by field practicing veterinarians and pathologists. Knowledge regarding their health care and their diseases under Swedish conditions is, however, limited. READ MORE

3. 2. Prevalence of toxin-producing strains and antimicrobial resistance in isolates of Staphylococcus hyicus from pigs with exudative epidermitis and from healthy pigs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Christina Björklund; [2011]
   Keywords : Staphylococcus hyicus; exudative epidermitis; exfoliative toxin; antimicrobial resistance; prevalence;

   Abstract : Virulent strains of Staphylococcus hyicus produce exfoliative toxins and cause a potentially fatal skin disease in piglets known as exudative epidermitis. Vaccines and antimicrobials are used to control the disease. Antimicrobial resistance and the prevalence of several different toxin genes and toxigenic strains make it problematic. READ MORE