Aujeszky's Disease

Aujeszky's disease, also known as Aujeszky's disease, is an infectious disease that affects pigs as well as several other animals, including dogs, cats and rats. This disease is caused by the Aujeszky virus, which belongs to the Herpesvirus family.

Symptoms of AD in pigs may include fever, food refusal, depression, aggression, seizures and paralysis. In dogs and cats, symptoms may include fever, weakness, trembling, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.

Aujeszky's virus is transmitted through contact with infected animals or through contaminated animal products such as meat and dairy products. The virus can also be transmitted through contaminated items such as clothing and shoes.

To prevent the spread of Aujesca disease, it is important to observe strict sanitary and veterinary measures, such as regular disinfection of premises, restricting access of unauthorized persons to the territory of the pigsty, as well as mandatory vaccination of animals against this disease.

If you suspect Aujeszky's disease in an animal, you should immediately contact a veterinarian for professional help. Quick and effective treatment can help prevent the disease from spreading to other animals.

Thus, Aujeszky's disease is a serious threat to animals and humans. It is important to take the necessary precautions and promptly seek help from a veterinarian if you suspect this disease.

Aujeszky's disease is an infectious disease caused by a virus of the genus Herpesviridae that affects pigs and sometimes domestic animals. Aujeszky has been known since the late 19th century, when it was first discovered in pigs in Hungary. This disease is named after the Hungarian microbiologist Francis Aueszky. This is an acute viral disease. It affects wild, domestic and even aquarium animals. Pigs first become ill at the age of 3-4 months, sometimes the disease occurs at a later age. The course of the disease - acute or chronic - leads to mass death of animals. But with timely diagnosis, recovery rates reach 95%. The disease is widespread, among domestic animals it is more often recorded in the winter-spring period, and is highly endemic in the southern part of China. To identify diseases, it is very important to follow transportation rules and keep animals in clean rooms.