| erysipelothrix spp. genotypes, serotypes, and surface protective antigen types associated with abattoir condemnations. | the objective of the current study was to investigate characteristics of erysipelothrix spp. from slaughter condemnations. specimens from 70 carcasses with lesions suspect for swine erysipelas were collected at an abattoir in iowa from october 2007 to february 2009. erysipelothrix spp. were isolated from 59 of 70 carcasses (84.3%). abattoir inspectors classified lesions as acute, subacute, or chronic; 8 of 8 (100%) were acute cases, 31 of 32 (96.9%) were subacute cases, and 20 of 30 (66.6%) were ... | 2011 | 21217046 |