Tonsil scrubbing as a tool for monitoring chronic carriers of the PRRS virus
Tonsil scrubbing using sponge catheters demonstrates a greater capacity for virus detection compared to sera from infected sows.
Practical experience: Ability to detect PRRS infection in boars by sample type
Are we using the best samples and techniques to monitor PRRS absence in boar studs?
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Practical application of PRRS monitoring using tongues from stillborn piglets after an outbreak
The collection of tongues from stillborn piglets as a system to monitor the stability at farrowing serves to improve PRRS virus detection.
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Globalization of the PRRS virus
Do we know what percent of imported batches of pigs are viremic for PRRS and to which strains?
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Atypical pathogenic PRRS virus strains: A new problem?
High virulence PRRS virus strains cause more accentuated clinical symptoms, higher mortality, higher viral load and dissemination in body tissues, as well as a higher inflammatory response.
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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.
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