Swine Health - PRRS
Impact of pigs entering a region on feasibility of PRRSv eradication
December 3, 2012By Robert B. Morrison
The goal of this project was to understand the impact of PRRS infected pigs on neighboring herds that are negative. In the original design, we proposed to collaborate with regional PRRS control...
Pork Safety - Pre-Harvest
Evaluation of the nasal microbiome and its potential role in MRSA colonization in pigs
December 1, 2012By J Scott Weese
Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) has emerged in the past 10 years as an important public health concern. Since first recognition in Europe, LA-MRSA...
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Reducing feed cost through improved knowledge of using soybean hulls in modern commercial swine nursery and finishing diets
November 30, 2012By J.M. DeRouchey
The objectives of this research were to expand on current limited knowledge of feeding soybean hulls in diets for nursery and finishing pigs. A series of four experiments were conducted in...
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Re-evaluating moderate to severe feed processes in light of high ingredient prices and the increasing use of fibrous feedstuffs.
November 30, 2012By Leland McKinney
The objectives of this research were to evaluate a broad range of moderate to severe feed processing of both nursery and finishing pig diets on growth performance, caloric efficiency, economics...
Swine Health - PRRS
Novel DNA-vaccine for PRRSV with improved heterologous protection.
November 26, 2012By Alexander Zakhartchouk
PRRS is recognized by the pig industry worldwide as one of the most important swine diseases, and it is estimated to cost the US Swine Industry $ 560 million per year. The disease is caused by a...
Animal Science - Swine Nutrition
Phosphorus digestibility and concentration of digestible and metabolizable energy in corn, corn co-products, and bakery meal fed to growing pigs
November 21, 2012By Hans H. Stein
The main aim of this research was to determine P digestibility and concentration of digestible and metabolizable energy in corn, corn co-products, and bakery meal fed to growing pigs. It was also the...
Swine Health - PRRS
Quantifying risk factors for PRRS virus introduction into swine herds through the use of the PRRS Risk Assessment
November 7, 2012By Derald Holtkamp
The total cost of productivity losses due to PRRS virus in the US national breeding and growing pig herd was recently estimated to be $664 million annually. Fifty-five percent, or $365 million...
Swine Health - PRRS
Implementation of an integrated mapping service to support regional control and elimination of PRRS virus
November 6, 2012By Robert B. Morrison
There are approximately 20 regional PRRS projects in the United States in various stages of progress. Each coordinator has their own...
Swine Health - PRRS
Mechanism of PRRSV inhibition of interferon-mediated antiviral response
November 3, 2012By Yan-Jin Zhang
The objective of this project was to study the effect of PRRSV infection on interferon (IFN) signaling and determine the mechanism of the effect. Type I IFNs, such as IFN-α and -β, are...
Environment - Air
Protocol Development for Measurement of Trace Gases Associated with Manure Storage and Odor
October 18, 2012By Wendy Powers
As concerns surrounding livestock production shift from nuisance concerns to public health concerns, it is increasingly important to have a suitable means of quantifying odors and concentration of...
