January

Piglets feeding
Top publications | January

Practical aspects of PRRSV RNA detection in processing fluids collected in commercial swine farms

Processing fluid samples are easily collected under field conditions and provide the means to test more piglets more frequently in a practical way, thereby improving PRRSV surveillance. However, a deeper understanding of the diagnostic characteristics of this newly described sample type is still required.

Pig pen
Top publications | January

Financial Analysis of Herd Status and Vaccination Practices for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome...

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv), swine influenza virus (SIV) and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (MHYO) are among the most common agents involved in the porcine respiratory disease complex. They are also among the most significant infectious conditions contributing to substantial losses in the pig industry. Financial losses are mainly attributed to increased mortality rates, increased feed costs, reduced growth performance and increased costs for vaccination and disease control.