Table 1 Main characteristics of selected pigs for genetic analyses.

From: Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) population study in experimentally infected pigs developing PCV2-systemic disease or a subclinical infection

Characteristics

Group 1 (n = 8)

Group 2 (n = 8)

Group 3 (n = 7)

PCV2-SD diagnosis

Yes

No

No

PCV2 load (log genome copies/mL) at 3 wpi

4.94–7.83

4.64–6.72

7.01–9.54

Histopathological score range

1.5–3

0.25–1.08

0.17–1.08

Average daily weight gain

230 ± 83 g/day

480 ± 136 g/day

470 ± 81 g/day

  1. The characteristics that were used as selection criteria of inclusion are bolded.
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