Cross-sectional study on risk factors for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus sow herd instability in German breeding herds

Abstract Background Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV) stability, besides meeting production targets, is also a requirement for several control options of PRRS in pig breeding farms. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of, and risk factors associated with, PRRSV in...

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Main Authors: Christina Nathues, Eltje Janssen, Andrea Duengelhoef, Heiko Nathues, Elisabeth grosse Beilage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-018-0411-7