Better Sequencing Can Improve PRRS 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… Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison” in collaboration with SwineCast.

Improved sequencing tools can make PRRS elimination easier, but the techniques also show how difficult-to-change management practices help drive the continued evolution of the PRRS virus. The ATM team talks with Dr. Kim VanderWaal (University of Minnesota) to understand the tools and the practices that need to change if the industry is to erase the drain on revenues caused by PRRS.

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Learn with the University of Minnesota at the 2023 AASV meeting

The 54th Annual AASV meeting is starting this Saturday in Aurora, Colorado and the University of Minnesota will be there! Check out our list of UMN speakers below.

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Review on the methodology to assess respiratory tract lesions in pigs and their production impact

This week, we are sharing a review article, a collaborative effort between numerous leaders in swine mycoplasmosis, including UMN Dr. Maria Pieters, regarding the methodology to assess respiratory tract lesions at the slaughter house, available in open access on the Veterinary Research website.

Commonly used methods to score cranioventral pulmonary consolidation in slaughter pigs
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Congratulations to University of Minnesota students Ilya Slizovskiy and Lan Wang on their awards from CRWAD!

The University of Minnesota had two Student Award Winners at the 2023 Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases! Both students received Animal Health Institute/Joseph J. Garbarino Foundation Biosafety & Biosecurity Awards for their presentations at the conference.

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The University of Minnesota is hiring a Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Director

The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota is looking for a new leader to join their team who can help advance their mission to empower animal health professionals with accurate and timely diagnosis, innovative research and exceptional education.

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