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Within the PRRSV 1-7-4 strain there is great diversity
2019-02-05 14:50:00| National Hog Farmer
North Carolina and Nebraska appear to have distinct clusters of PRRSV 1-7-4 strains.
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Processing fluid PCR for PRRSV may help to sort for performance
2018-12-04 18:57:00| National Hog Farmer
One application would be to avoid mixing cohort group of piglets with low Ct values with piglets of different Ct values when commingling for nursery placement.
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Tails or testicles: Which are better for PRRSV monitoring?
2018-10-29 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Pooled serum samples are a common method to monitor porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PPRSV) in piglets. But this typically involves a limited number of samples, which reduces the sensitivity and makes detection especially challenging in low-prevalence herds.
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Time required to eliminate PRRSV from breeding herds is highly variable
2018-10-09 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
The better we understand the interaction between these pathogens, our management systems and the role of farm personnel the higher the probability of drawing conclusions for successful interventions.
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Tips for successful oral-fluid sampling for PRRSV
2018-08-17 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Oral-fluid sampling is an easy way to detect porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) or track changes in PRRSV infections in populations — and it can optimize your survey efforts by keeping a few simple tips in mind, said Jeff Zimmerman, DVM, PhD, a professor at Iowa State University.
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