Maria José Clavijo

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6 Articles

Dr. Clavijo is a PhD candidate from the University of Minnesota’s Swine Group. Her research focuses on the epidemiology of M. hyorhinis and the development of diagnostic and genotyping tools for this emerging pathogen. Dr. Clavijo received her degree in veterinary medicine from the Central University in Venezuela in 2009 where she practiced before starting her PhD in 2010. She is advised by Dr. Albert Rovira and Dr. Bob Morrison.

Maria José Clavijo 6 Articles

Mycoplasma hyorhinis - not just a commensal

A. Rovira

M.J. Clavijo

Although a commensal, M. hyorhinis may cause serious systemic disease through mechanisms that are not fully understood.

Dynamics of Mycoplasma hyorhinis infection in commercial swine herds

A. Rovira

M.J. Clavijo

Knowledge of the dynamics of infection within the herd will allow implementation of better control strategies in affected herds.

Health Article

Key points for the elimination of M. hyopneumoniae

M.J. Clavijo

Three factors must be taken into account when defining the viability of the elimination of M. hyopneumoniae on each farm: negative replacements, cost and return on investment, and risk of re-infection.