Prevalence of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae infection in hunted wild boars (Sus scrofa) in Germany.

Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae is an important pathogen of the porcine respiratory tract. Subclinically and chronically infected pigs may enter a permanent carrier state, harboring A. pleuropneumoniae in lungs or tonsils.

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) infection in wild boars.

The Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is one of the economically most important swine diseases worldwide. The virus can be spread by viraemic and persistent infected pigs. Spread and infection are advanced in areas with high herd and population densities.