Integrated
PRRS Solutions

A systematic approach to PRRS control

Integrated
PRRS Solutions

A systematic approach to PRRS control

Integrated
PRRS Solutions

A systematic approach to PRRS control

The
Disease

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) is characterized by severe reproductive losses, respiratory disease, reduced growth rate and increased mortality. Although first recognized in the US in the late 1980s and final etiology established in 1991, PRRS continues to cause significant losses in the global swine industry.

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Economics

The economic impact of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) on the global swine industry is very high and is the result of direct and indirect losses in all phases of production. However, the economic impact of the disease at farm level is not well understood as, especially in endemically infected pig herds, losses are often not obvious. A PRRS Economic Simulator allows for both estimation of the cost of PRRS within a farm as well as return on investment of various PRRS interventions.

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity is defined as “the protection/security of susceptible animal herds from the introduction and transmission of infectious pathogens”. Although biosecurity is essential to the global swine production, it is considered integral in PRRS control.

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Vaccines

Vaccination is part of any PRRS control program as it reduces the chance of pigs becoming infected and also reduces the spread of PRRS infection, resulting in fewer PRRS outbreaks. Vaccination strategies can be customized pending on the PRRS situation in the herd.

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Tools

Integrated PRRS Solutions App

The PRRS Integrated Solutions APP is a tool that brings together the PRRS experience and extensive scientific knowledge at MSD Animal Health. The PRRS Integrated Solutions APP allows for a systematic review of the PRRS status in a production system based on diagnostics, biosecurity and economic audits. The combined results of the audits form the basis for the development of a customized intervention and action plan.

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Literature

Review these various publications for more information about Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) vaccination against PRRS infection and studies using Porcilis PRRS in pigs.

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRS) is characterized by severe reproductive losses, respiratory disease, reduced growth rate and increased mortality. Although first recognized in the US in the late 1980s and final etiology established in 1991, PRRS continues to cause significant losses in the global swine industry. While PRRS has been around for over 25 years, our industry is still struggling with controlling this complex disease despite the excellent research that has been done with respect to the biology of the virus and its impact on the host and production.

Dr Derald Holtkamp, MS, DVM
Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, USA

Dr Heiko Nathues
Veterinary Public Health Institute & Clinic for Swine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Switzerland

Ana Carolina Lopes Antunes
DVM, Ph.D. Winner of the 2018 High Quality Pork PH.D. Award
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