Assessment of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) farm surface contamination through environmental sampling
PRRSV contamination can occur on surfaces inside and outside pig barns that are in frequent contact with farm personnel. Although virus isolation attempts were negative, our results illustrate the potential for PRRSV to be transmitted indirectly through contaminated materials or farm personnel. The study supports the implementation of biosecurity practices by farm personnel to prevent the introduction of PRRSV into farms and the prevention of PRRSV transmission between farms.
Authors
- Mark Schwartz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6847-5593)
- Brian Roggow
- Montserrat Torremorell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9626-6537)
- Laura Bruner
- Claudio Marcello Melini
- Cesar A. Corzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2749-3496)
- Brad Leuwerke
- Mariana Kikuti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8119-7236)
- Paul Yeske
- Chase Stahl
- Katie O’Brien
- Matt Allerson
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
- Fairmont State University (US)
- Farm Foundation (US)
- Schwartz Laser Eye Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Porcine Health Management
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-024-00387-5
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.73
Funders
- University of Minnesota