ERYSIPELAS 



TRANSMISSION OF ERYSIPELOTHRIX RHUSIOPATHIAE IN SWINE BY A SLAP TATTOO INSTRUMENT. 

 Harrington, R. Am. J. Vet. Res., Vol. 34, No. 8, Aug., 1973, pp. 1109-1110. (Abstract of Published Report) 



Six specific-pathogen-free (SPF) pigs were exposed to Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae by a slap tattoo. One of the 

 exposed pigs developed acute swine erysipelas. This indicates that swine erysipelas can be transmitted by the slap 

 tattoo. 



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