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How Fast Does S. zooepidemicus Invade The Body After Exposure? By Ed Metzger from South West Ontario Veterinary Service

Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (S. zooepidemicus) has emerged as a significant pathogen in pigs, now ranked as the second most serious bacterial disease on the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) bacterial disease matrix. Disease outbreaks, while infrequent, can cause high mortality and abortions, with recent severe cases reported in the Netherlands and Germany.