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”Author: umnswinenews
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.
Continue reading “Viva Las Vegas! UMN well-represented at the 2026 AASV annual meeting”We are headed to the AASV Annual Meeting! See you there!

Want to review the list of University of Minnesota speakers at this year’s American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting? Check out our recent blogpost highlighting the UMN Swine Group at the AASV. You can also check out the full program on the AASV on their website.
Safe travel to those on their way to the meeting! We will be back with new content on March 6!