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How swine viruses spread: Delving into airborne transmission
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“We know that vaccinating can decrease the amount of viruses in the air, so vaccination is a good mechanism to prevent airborne transmission” Swine veterinary consultant Dr. Carmen Alonso in Spain picks out lessons from her detailed studies of air samples inside and outside farms suffering an outbreak of PRRS, influenza A or porcine epidemic diarrhoea --- as well as poultry sites with highly pathogenic avian influenza.
PCV3: Emerging pathogen or incidental finding?
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“Our recent work demonstrated the presence of the PCV-3 genome within mild-to moderate histological lesions of aborted fetuses.
Do PCV2-a based vaccines cross protect?
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In this video Dr. Mike Murtaugh discusses vaccine cross-protection on various PCV2 strains: PCV2a, PCV2b & PCV2d. He also talks about the outbreaks of PCVAD and how correct usage of the vaccine is key.
EXCITING RESEARCH FEATURED AT NORTH AMERICAN PRRS SYMPOSIUM
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Innovative research to help stop the spread of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) and tools to identify outbreaks of PRRS and other emerging diseases were the focus of the North American PRRS symposium held in Chicago December 5-6, 2015, reports Sarah Mikesell live from event.
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM SETS UP FIRST ASIAN VETERINARY R&D CENTRE
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Boehringer Ingelheim yesterday announced the expansion of its Animal Health business in China. One of the major moves is the opening of the Asian Veterinary Research & Development (R&D) Center in Zhangjiang, Shanghai.
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