Progress in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV): What we know about PRRSV, from basic to applied science – A historical perspective

Jane Christopher-Hennings : South Dakota State University, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Brookings, SD, USA It is an absolute honor to be asked to give the opening talk at the PRRSV session at the 21st International Pig Veterinary Society Congress in Vancouver. After looking through the list of subsequent speakers, I recognize the great expertise and innovative thinking that is present and want to recognize those that have contributed to our knowledge about PRRSV. Hopefully this will be a