Whole-herd approach for effective PRRS control

26-10-2015 | | |
A litter of piglets from a sow that is vaccinated with ReproCyc against PRRSv. [Photo Boehringer Ingelheim<span class="see extended_valid_elements" id="_plain_text_marker">] <br /></span>
A litter of piglets from a sow that is vaccinated with ReproCyc against PRRSv. [Photo Boehringer Ingelheim]
In pig dense areas, the effect of highly prevalent Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) can be overwhelming. Whole-herd protection against the virus’ devastating effects is a sustainable way to control infections, transmission and the ?negative effects on production. PRRS infection causes poor reproductive performance in breeding herds, as well as respiratory disease, slower growth and increased mortality in growing pigs. PRRS affects all types of herd, irrespective of size or


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Vincent
ter Beek

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Kees van
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Treena
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Schelde Rathkjen Sr Global Technical Manager Prrs Boehr