Pigs play a critical role in the ecology and epidemiology of influenza A viruses (IAVs) by serving as a source of novel reassortant viruses infecting humans. Agricultural fairs and livestock exhibitions create an environment conducive to zoonotic IAV transmission by…
Epidemiological surveillance of influenza A viruses in pigs entering swine exhibitions
Swine play a key role in the evolution and ecology of influenza A virus (IAV) infecting humans as pigs are a host species in which reassortment of the IAV segmented genome commonly occurs. Due to the distinctive management practices under…
The effect of disinfection practices on RT-PCR detection of PEDv
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is causing significant damage to the United States pork industry. Rapid dissemination of this highly contagious virus across the nation has occurred, likely via contaminated transportation equipment. Cleaning and disinfection of trucks and trailers is…
Bioassay for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus contaminated feed
Within the past year, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has emerged as a significant swine disease in the United States. This coronavirus continues to spread within the U.S. swine herd resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, especially in neonatal piglets.…