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Comparison of samplers collecting airborne influenza viruses: 1. Primarily impingers and cyclones

Researchers from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and College of Veterinary Medicine are publishing a series of articles in PLOS ONE comparing the various air samplers used to detect airborne viruses such as influenza. This first publication, available in open access, focuses on impingers and cyclones. Highlights Higher quantities of virus were … Continue reading “Comparison of samplers collecting airborne influenza viruses: 1. Primarily impingers and cyclones”

Relationships among Microbial Communities in Pigs

Today, we are sharing a recent article published in the journal Microorganisms by Dr. Valeris-Chacin and the MycoLab. The publication, available in open access, focuses on the relationships among fecal, air, oral, and tracheal microbial communities in pigs.

PRRSV 144 L1C: A Rapid Response to a National Crisis

In partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Pipestone Research has provided a rapid response to bring science-based answers to managing the emergence of PRRSV 144. Based on field observations from practitioners and producers, stating that, “This is the worst strain of PRRSV ever,” “Vaccines don’t work anymore”, and “Biosecurity protocols are ineffective,” the … Continue reading “PRRSV 144 L1C: A Rapid Response to a National Crisis”

Survival of swine pathogens in compost formed from preprocessed carcasses

This week, we are sharing a summary of a study published by Dr. Brent Pepin et al. from Pipestone Veterinary Services on the survival of swine pathogens in compost. Key Points Composting of preprocessed carcasses effectively eliminated infective PRRSV/PED under cold weather conditions Compost biomass type (carbon source) may affect the short-term virus survival  Environmental … Continue reading “Survival of swine pathogens in compost formed from preprocessed carcasses”

Transmission of a live influenza A virus vaccine in commercial pre-weaned pigs

The Plos One journal just published a new study by Dr. Gustavo Lopez and the Torremorell lab. The objectives of the project were to  1)assess the onset and duration of live attenuated influenza vaccine shedding in vaccinated pre-weaned pigs, 2)investigate the transmission of the live attenuated influenza vaccine from vaccinated to non-vaccinated pigs under field … Continue reading “Transmission of a live influenza A virus vaccine in commercial pre-weaned pigs”