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PRRS: future lines of research
Dr. Nauwynck reviews with us the main gaps in PRRSV research and how he envisions the future of this disease regarding diagnostic technologies and vaccination strategies.
Principal co-infections of the porcine respiratory system
M. hyopneumoniae is involved in most of the co-infections of the porcine respiratory system. How does it act and what effects does it have?
How can I efficiently monitor PRRSV circulation on the farm?
Thinking about successful monitoring, one should keep in mind the objectives, the production phase, and the type of animal to be tested.
The Impact of people on piglet production efficiency
I had many great examples where the results of a farm were really the product of one person pushing for excellence. Best people will implement the science we taught them, nonetheless, their day to day work and observations will bring it to a higher level.
PRRS diagnostics: Matching your strategies with your scenarios
This article will review the different PRRS diagnostic options based on the different scenarios for which we complete PRRS sampling in the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PRRS time-to-stability variability in Midwestern US sow herds
Do outbreaks in the same farm have a similar time-to-stability? What factors can affect time-to-stability?
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome break recurrence
71% of the farms reporting a PRRS break today will report a break within the following two years. What makes them more susceptible?
Fecal transplantation and prevention of porcine circovirus associated disease
The gut microbiome provides an alternative tool for control and prevention of diseases.