Assessment of PEDV Trailer Contamination at the Harvest Facility

Today we bring you 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.

University of Minnesota researchers Lucas Ferreira, Mark Schwartz, Marie Culhane, and Cesar A. Corzo share preliminary results from their ongoing study examining trailer contamination at the harvest facility during unloading.

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Evaluation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus RNA contamination on swine industry transportation vehicles

The Science Page today is from researchers Taylor B Parker, Kelly A Meiklejohn, Gustavo Machado, Michael Rahe, Bradford Sean Darrow, and Juliana Bonin Ferreira, who take a look at PEDV contamination on trucks before and after cleaning.

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Long-term evolutionary dynamics of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) in the U.S. a decade after introduction

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’s Science Page University of Minnesota researchers Joao Paulo Herrera da Silva, Nakarin Pamornchainavakul, Mariana Kikuti, Xiaomei Yue, Cesar A. Corzo and Kimberly VanderWaal take a look at PEDV in the United States.

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The Path to PEDV Elimination: A podcast

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. Cesar Corzo, Leman Chair in Swine Health and Productivity at the University of Minnesota, takes a close look at the ongoing challenges and advancements in eliminating porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Drawing on years of monitoring data and biosecurity enhancements, Dr. Corzo highlights the industry’s progress in managing PEDV and shares insights into the potential for a nationwide elimination effort.

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Recent Research Highlights from MSHMP

The MSHMP Team

Our research group continues to drive innovation in swine health by focusing on critical challenges faced by the industry. Through collaborative efforts, our recent publications explore diverse aspects of swine disease detection, management, and epidemiology, contributing to the broader understanding of swine health and welfare. Below are three of our latest research contributions:

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