Month: October 2019

A podcast on PRRS to enjoy over the week-end

This episode, recorded last month, is the first part of a two-part series on PRRS history, the major milestones, and the lessons learned in the past 30 years. Drs. Torremorell, Spronk, and Wetzel are talking with Dr. Scott Dee from Pipestone Veterinary Services and Dr. Reid Philips from Boehringer-Ingleheim.

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The 2019 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference offered science-based solutions to swine producers and veterinarians

The 2019 edition of the Allen D. Leman swine conference held in St. Paul, MN continued to offer a wide range of high-quality, science-driven presentations while innovating on several aspects of its program.

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PRRSv RFLP pattern changes in the USA

Key Points

  • MSHMP continues monitoring PRRSv RFLP patterns associated with outbreaks in participant systems.
  • The proportion of reported 1-7-4 outbreaks decreased significantly from July 2018 compared to that from January 2017 to June 2018.
  • The proportions of reported 1-8-4, 1-4-4, 1-3-4, 1-10-2, and 1-1-2 outbreaks have not changed significantly in recent years.
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