Bjørn Lium
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Bjørn Lium has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anna Germundsson Hauge
Norwegian Veterinary Institute, P.O. Box 750, 0106, Oslo, Norway.
1 shared publication - Carl Andreas Grøntvedt
Norwegian Veterinary Institute, P.O. Box 750 Sentrum, 0106 Oslo, Norway
1 shared publication - Edgar Brun
Norwegian Veterinary Institute, 1433 Ås, Norway
1 shared publication - Hilde Forberg
Norwegian Veterinary Institute, P.O. Box 750, 0106, Oslo, Norway.
1 shared publication - Jwee Chiek Er
Norwegian Veterinary Institute, Norway
1 shared publication - Peer Ola Hofmo
Norsvin (Norwegian Pig Breeders Association), P.O. Box 504, 2304, Hamar, Oslo, Norway.
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 4 December 2014
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Veterinary Research
- Vol. 10 (1) , 1-14
Adverse effects of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection on growth performance of Norwegian pigs - a longitudinal study at a boar testing station
Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection in Norwegian pigs was largely subclinical. This study tested the hypothesis that the infection causes negligible impact on pigs’ growth performance in terms of feed conversion efficiency, daily feed intake, daily growth, age on reaching 100 kg bodyweight and overall feed intake. A sample of 1955 pigs originating from 43 breeding herds was classified into five infection status groups; seronegative pigs (n = 887); seropositive pigs (n = 874); pigs positive for virus at bodyweight between 33 kg and 60 kg (n = 123); pigs positive for virus at bodyweight between 61 kg and 80 kg (n = 34) and pigs positive for virus at bodyweight between 81 kg and 100 kg (n = 37). Each pig had daily recordings of feed intake and bodyweight from 33 kg to 100 kg. Marginal effects of the virus infection on the outcomes were estimated by multi-level linear regression, which accounted for known fixed effects (breed, birthdate, average daily feed intake and growth phase) and random effects (cluster effects of pig and herd). The seropositive and virus positive pigs had decreased (P value<0.05) growth performance compared to seronegative pigs even though feed intake was not decreased. Reduced feed conversion efficiency led to lower average daily growth, additional feed requirement and longer time needed to reach the 100 kg bodyweight. The effects were more marked (P value<0.03) in pigs infected at a younger age and lasted a longer period. Despite increased feed intake observed, their growth rates were lower and they took more time to reach 100 kg bodyweight compared to the seronegative pigs. Our study rejected the null hypothesis that the virus infection had negligible adverse effects on growth performance of Norwegian pigs.
- 4 December 2014
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Veterinary Research
- Vol. 10 (1) , 1-14
Open AccessAdverse effects of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection on growth performance of Norwegian pigs - a longitudinal study at a boar testing station
Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection in Norwegian pigs was largely subclinical. This study tested the hypothesis that the infection causes negligible impact on pigs’ growth performance in terms of feed conversion efficiency, daily feed intake, daily growth, age on reaching 100 kg bodyweight and overall feed intake. A sample of 1955 pigs originating from 43 breeding herds was classified into five infection status groups; seronegative pigs (n = 887); seropositive pigs (n = 874); pigs positive for virus at bodyweight between 33 kg and 60 kg (n = 123); pigs positive for virus at bodyweight between 61 kg and 80 kg (n = 34) and pigs positive for virus at bodyweight between 81 kg and 100 kg (n = 37). Each pig had daily recordings of feed intake and bodyweight from 33 kg to 100 kg. Marginal effects of the virus infection on the outcomes were estimated by multi-level linear regression, which accounted for known fixed effects (breed, birthdate, average daily feed intake and growth phase) and random effects (cluster effects of pig and herd). The seropositive and virus positive pigs had decreased (P value<0.05) growth performance compared to seronegative pigs even though feed intake was not decreased. Reduced feed conversion efficiency led to lower average daily growth, additional feed requirement and longer time needed to reach the 100 kg bodyweight. The effects were more marked (P value<0.03) in pigs infected at a younger age and lasted a longer period. Despite increased feed intake observed, their growth rates were lower and they took more time to reach 100 kg bodyweight compared to the seronegative pigs. Our study rejected the null hypothesis that the virus infection had negligible adverse effects on growth performance of Norwegian pigs.