Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus continues to generate massive losses in the U.S. industry. One of the challenges that producers and veterinarians have faced is distinguishing new introductions from older viruses on their farms. To address this challenge, PRRSV classification has changed significantly over the last decade. The industry continues to gradually move away from RFLPs (i.e, 1-4-4, 1-8-4, 1-7-4), which are unreliable indicators of genetic relationships, and has instead classified PRRS into groups known as lineages and sub-lineages.
Continue reading “Staying ahead of PRRS”Immune Response of Pigs Vaccinated Against Proliferative Enteropathy and Co-Infected with Lawsonia intracellularis and Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
Today, we are sharing a recent publication from Dr. Vannucci lab in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota. This project evaluated the pig’s response to a co-infection with Lawsonia intracellularis and Brachyspira hyodysenteriae after receiving an ileitis vaccine. The full manuscript is available in open access on the journal website.
Continue reading “Immune Response of Pigs Vaccinated Against Proliferative Enteropathy and Co-Infected with Lawsonia intracellularis and Brachyspira hyodysenteriae”UV germicidal chambers – best practices: A refresher
The AASV annual meeting brought forward some conversation about UV chambers and their efficacy in decontaminating supplies when entering the farm. The Torremorell Lab put together some great resources in both English and Spanish, available on our website!
Continue reading “UV germicidal chambers – best practices: A refresher”Drs. Cesar Corzo and Laura Bruner discuss “Assessment of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) farm surface contamination through environmental sampling” on Processing the Litter-ature
The Swine Disease Eradication Center is proud to present another episode of “Processing the Litter-ature”: a podcast in which peer-reviewed papers are docked, clipped and supplemented with a field perspective.
Listen to Drs. Cesar Corzo and Laura Bruner discuss “Assessment of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) farm surface contamination through environmental sampling”, brought to you by the Swine Disease Eradication Center at the University of Minnesota!
Viva Las Vegas! UMN well-represented at the 2026 AASV annual meeting
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine’s swine group was well represented at the 2026 AASV Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, with students, faculty, and alumni coming together to celebrate accomplishments, reconnect, and represent the program with distinction.
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