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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Genetic Diversity of PRRS Virus Collected from Air Samples in Four Different Regions of Concentrated Swine Production during a High Incidence Season
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most relevant swine diseases in the US, costing the industry millions of dollars per year. Unfortunately, disease control is difficult because of the virus dynamics, as PRRS virus (PRRSV) can be transmitted by air between farms, especially, in regions with high density of swine operations. While long distance airborne transport of PRRSV has been reported, there is little information regarding the dynamics of PRRSV airborne challenge in concentrated regions. The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of detection, dose and diversity of PRRSV in air samples collected across four concentrated production regions during the PRRS-high risk season in the Midwestern US (OctoberâDecember) in 2012. Between 29% and 42% of the air samples were positive in all four sampling sites. Sequencing of the recovered virus showed a wide diversity of field and vaccine variants. Higher frequency, dose, and diversity of PRRSV were observed in air at locations with higher pig density. These findings suggest that regional spread of PRRSV due to aerosol transmission of PRRSV represents a significant risk to susceptible herds in concentrated regions of domestic pig production where PRRSV is endemic.
Methods for Inactivating PEDV in Hog Trailers
A new paper from Iowa State University summarizes four studies that evaluated individual aspects of trailer sanitation programs, including thermo-assisted drying and decontamination (TADD) systems and multiple disinfectants in the battle against Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV). [Source: National Pork Board]
Senators Want FDA to Collect More Animal Antibiotics Data
Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to step up animal antibiotic tracking. [Source: Food Safety News, November 13, 2014]
OMS Celebrates a Decade of Building Trust
Happy 10th Anniversary Operation Main Street (OMS) speakers and thank you for your leadership in building trust with consumers and key decision-makers about the industryâs commitment to continuous improvement and responsible pig farming. [Source: Operation Main Street]
NPPC Sends Letter to Vilsack on Global Trichinae Standard
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on an international standard for controlling and monitoring Trichinella spp. proposed by the U.N. Codex Committee on Food Hygieneâs (CCFH). [Source: National Pork Producers Council, Updated: 11/05/2014]
Exports Add More Value to U.S. Pork
The record pace of U.S. pork exports continues to accelerate and put more money in producersâ pockets, despite intense global competition and other market challenges. [Source: Pork Checkoff]
AASVF Auction Dedicated to Dr Rod and Jean Johnson
Under the banner âFollow your passion!â AASV members and industry supporters have been called to participate in the annual auction fundraiser for the AASV Foundation. Itâs only fitting that this yearâs AASVF Auction Committee has dedicated the 2015 fundraiser in honor of two of the foundationâs most passionate supporters, the late Dr Rod Johnson and his wife, Jean. The auction will take place Monday, March 2 during the AASV Annual Meeting in Orlando.
2015 AASV Annual Meeting Goes Magical – Electronic Proceedings and a Mobile App!
At its 2013 fall meeting, the AASV Board of Directors voted to discontinue printing the annual meeting proceedings booklets starting in 2015. Therefore, in keeping with the theme of the Magic Kingdom and the high tech world of Harry Potter, weâre going electronic in Orlando. There will be no printed proceedings at the 2015 meeting â no big book, no seminar booklets. This change was not made lightly. The inefficiencies and costs associated with printing and distributing these publications, however, helped rationalize the final decision.
AASV Office Closed for Thanksgiving
The AASV office will be closed Thursday and Friday November 27 and 28 in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We thank you for your continued support of the AASV and wish each of you a very happy holiday season.