Swine Health - General Disease
Comparative analysis: The pathogenesis of disease induced in piglets by group A, B and C rotaviruses, singularly or concurrently
January 1, 2013By Darin Madson
Rotavirus is not a new pathogen; however, there is evidence of re-emergence as noted by the increased diagnoses at multiple diagnostic laboratories. New testing modalities (PCR) have been...
Swine Health - General Disease
Comparison of PCR and serological assays for reliable, early and fast detection of PRRSV in boar studs
December 16, 2012By Tanja Opriessnig
The high economic impact of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) dictates the need for rapid and accurate diagnosis. The high mutation rate, rapid evolution and genetic...
Swine Health - General Disease
Investigation and characterization of pathogenic and molecular differences in atypical Brachyspira spp. clinical isolates versus classic strains
September 24, 2012By Eric Burrough
Swine dysentery (SD), or bloody scours, has historically been associated with the presence of the strongly beta-hemolytic spirochete Brachyspira hyodysenteriae; however, Brachyspira spp. not...
Swine Health - General Disease
Impact of Influenza vaccination of growing pigs on bioaerosol generation. Identification
August 31, 2012By Montse Torremorell
The 2009 influenza pandemic and the recent H3N2v events have highlighted the constant threat that influenza viruses represent for people and animals. Because influenza viruses are shared between...
Swine Health - General Disease
Investigating the role of PB1-F2 in the pathogenicity of circulating strains of SIV
August 18, 2012By Cathy Miller
The objectives of this study were to initiate an investigation into the impact of a newly identified influenza virus protein, PB1-F2, in swine lineage influenza virus (SIV) pathogenicity....
Swine Health - General Disease
Characterization of emerging porcine parvovirus types in the U.S. pig population
August 9, 2012By Tanja Opriessnig
Recent evidence suggests that changes are occurring with porcine parvovirus (PPV). New strains of paroviruses have been identified in pigs in some parts of the world and questions are being asked...
Swine Health - General Disease
Monitoring of a bacterial infection (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae) via oral fluid testing
August 9, 2012By Tanja Opriessnig
Swine erysipelas, when uncontrolled, is an economically important disease caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Pen-based collection of oral fluids has recently been successfully utilized for...
Swine Health - General Disease
Effects of enteric disease on the prevalence of fallback pigs and profitability in a commercial setting
July 24, 2012By John Patience
Pigs can be born as fallbacks, in that they have a lighter birth weight and decreased capacity for postnatal growth. However, pigs with a normal or heavy birth weights can become fallback pigs due to...
Swine Health - General Disease
Comparison of the efficacy of vaccines based on subtype PCV2a or PCV2b in their ability to protect against PCV2b or PCV2a/b challenge
June 27, 2012By Tanja Opriessnig
Essentially all of the current commercial porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccines are based on genotype 2a (PCV2a) and are effective in protecting against PCV2b challenge which is the current...
Swine Health - General Disease
Rational design of attenuated foot-and-mouth disease virus strains for development of improved disease countermeasures
June 14, 2012By Teresa De Los Santos
FMD is the one of the most feared viral disease that can affect livestock, including swine. Although this disease appeared to be eliminated...
