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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.

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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.

Dr. Mike Murtaugh discusses
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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.

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ILEITIS ON A HIGH SAYS SCOTTISH CENSUS

SCOTLAND - Results from a recent survey indicate that more than 60 per cent of slaughter pigs suffer some degree of Ileitis during their lives. The findings, collected from a comprehensive blood-testing programme carried out in Scotland, provides valuable information on the disease and how control methods could be improved.

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Cough Index App

Better control of coughing on pig farms: Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cough Index App complements efforts to prevent respiratory diseases with vaccines.