Characterisation of the clinical importance of porcine group C rotavirus in a swine nursery production network in Quebec

Enteric infectious diseases in swine have considerable economic impact on the industry due either to mortality, cost of treatment or reduced growth rates which can lead to extended production periods. The consequences can be catastrophic especially in nursery sites since young piglets are in a susceptible period associated with immature immune system and are often affected by rapid dehydration related to neonatal diseases