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Porcine Circovirus Grows More Deadly 

Over time, the common virus has become noticeably more pathogenic. Circovirus, a virus that exists worldwide, has turned more dangerous as it has mutated...

Pleuropneumonia Remains Threat 

Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia (APP) is a respiratory pathogen of swine that remains a deadly threat. Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia (APP) is a bacterial...

Actinobacillus Suis Poses Uncertain Risk 

This bacterial organism causes unpredictable outbreaks, especially in multi-site production systems. Today, young growing pigs become exposed to disease-causing...

USDA Unveils New Vision For Livestock ID Plan 

The new business plan provides a species-specific approach for each livestock group. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a new business...

Researchers Identify New Swine Flu Strain 

A team of scientists uncovers avian genes in swine influenza virus strain. Scientists in the United States collaborated in the discovery of a new strain...

Clearing Up the Confusion Over Pork Quality-Plus 

Fact sheet offers quick rundown of new industry program. Participation in the National Pork Board's Pork Quality Assurance-Plus (PQA-Plus) program, introduced...

Seeking Answers for Postweaning Diarrhea 

Porcine postweaning diarrhea (PWD), caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), is one of the most economically significant swine diseases...

Serum Sampling is Best PRRS Diagnostic Tool 

Serum samples provide the best sample to detect porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus during acute infection...

Immune Parameters May Signal Why Some Pigs Clear PRRS Virus 

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus is difficult to rid from herds because infection elicits a weak immune response that is not fully protective...

Circovirus Spread Via Semen Studied 

Because porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) has spread rapidly across North America, boar semen has been implicated as a possible source for dissemination of the virus...

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