By Xiaomei Yue, Mariana Kikuti, Claudio Marcello Melini and Cesar A Corzo, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus was first detected in the United States during the spring of 2013. The initial epidemic spanned approximately 1.5 years, with the prevalence transitioning to endemic levels by the end of 2014 (Figure 1).
Continue reading “PEDV: Sow herds are eliminating the virus faster”This is our Friday rubric: every week a new Science Page from the Bob Morrison’s Swine Health Monitoring Project. The previous editions of the science page are available on our website.
In this week’s science page Alba Ledesma and Alison Van Eenennaam from the University of California, Davis take a look at how gene editing is being researched and regulated around the world!
Continue reading “Global status of gene edited animals for agricultural applications”Podcasts are a perfect way to get caught up with new swine information! We are presenting you the latest episode from “At The Meeting.”
In this episode of ‘At the Meeting,’ Dr. Joel Nerem, a seasoned swine veterinarian from PIPESTONE, addresses pivotal challenges in the swine industry. He discusses next-generation strategies for disease elimination, biosecurity, and the critical role of veterinarians in meeting consumer demands. Dr. Nerem’s insights comprehensively look at advancing swine health and production. Tune in for valuable knowledge and actionable strategies to stay ahead in the swine industry.
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This is our Friday rubric: every week a new Science Page from the Bob Morrison’s Swine Health Monitoring Project. The previous editions of the science page are available on our website.
Today the MSHMP team shares the most recent EWMA chart of weekly PRRSV incidence and helps readers understand what it all means.
Continue reading “Duration and time between PRRSV epidemic periods”