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Therefore, it is necessary to explore the application of antibody drugs in veterinary settings to reduce economic losses and health risks. This study focused on targeting the F4ac subtype of the FaeG protein, a key adhesion factor in enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) infections in piglets. By utilizing formaldehyde-inactivated ETEC and a soluble recombinant FaeG (rFaeG) protein, an antibody library against the FaeG protein was established. The integration of fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) and a eukaryotic expression vector containing murine IgG Fc fragments facilitated the screening of anti-rFaeG IgG monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). The results demonstrate that the variable regions of the screened antibodies could inhibit K88-type ETEC adhesion to IPEC-J2 cells. Furthermore, in vivo neutralization assays in mice showed a significant increase in survival rates and a reduction in intestinal inflammation. 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