Switzerland confirms PRRS
The Swiss veterinary authorities informed the OIE of the presence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in pigs from an animal shelter in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
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The different sounds of cough
Respiratory pathogens produce different coughs. Any coughing by pigs in a grow-out barn can vary according to the infection present, so it is worthwhile to listen carefully.
PRRS - Why can't I achieve long-term stability on my farm?
Its high survivability in the environment, a long infective period, limited cross-protection, strains with different pathogenicity, and lateral infections make stabilization difficult.
Viral pneumonia in pigs
A discussion of the different micro and macroscopic lesions caused by PRRSV, PCV-2, swine flu virus, and porcine respiratory coronavirus.
Boehringer Ingelheim calls for submissions for the 2020 European PRRS Research Award
Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects for improved control of swine disease PRRS with a total of 75,000 euros.
Using tip tongue fluids to monitor PRRS virus
This protocol allows for PRRS monitoring at all stages of pig production with good results, little technical difficulty, and a lower cost.
Effect of litter aggregation and pooling on detection of PRRSv in piglet processing fluids
Sampling technique validated to monitor PRRSV-2 using serosanguinous exudate or processing fluids (PFs) from tissues obtained during tail docking and castration provides a general framework to interpret PRRSV-2 surveillance program results more accurately.
How do I know if my replacement gilts are really protected against PRRS?
Which tests should be performed considering their limitations, and what management practices to use to increase security.
Comparative evaluation of immune responses of swine in PRRS-stable and unstable herds
The aim of this work was to compare the profile and time-course of humoral and cell-mediated immunity in stable and unstable herds, respectively.
Diagnostic techniques: ¿Can the level of protection against PRRS be measured?
The high genetic diversity of the virus is not only complicating laboratory tests but also the estimation of the level of protection of pigs against PRRSV.
Winners of the 2019 European PRRS Research Award announced
In 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim has sponsored the annual European PRRS Research Award for the sixth time already.
The use of technology in swine farms to help directing PRRS control and elimination efforts
An example on how technology can be implemented in a farm for evaluation of biosecurity compliance using production parameters.
Processing fluids and serum samples to characterize PRRSv dynamics in 3 day-old pigs
Processing fluids (PF) constitute a useful sample to detect PRRSV infections at processing. Current practice to bleed 30 pigs could be underestimating PRRSV prevalence in the herd.
Biosecurity and transboundary animal diseases: Council conclusions
The conclusions highlight the risks posed by the human factor and the role of communication and awareness campaigns in mitigating those risks.
Performance of pigs raised in antibiotic-free or conventional production systems following challenge with PRRSV
In a PRRSV-endemic setting involving bacterial co-infections, an ABF production strategy may leave pigs at considerable risk of exposure to severe clinical disease.
Genus: Strategic porcine collaboration in China
The collaboration, with Beijing Capital Agribusiness Co. Ltd is to research, develop, register and market elite pigs in China that are resistant to PRRS.