Hog producers facing PRRS strain with unique characteristics

Kristen Sindelar
Mar 31, 2022
Mar 31, 2022 Updated Apr 6, 2022

PRRS 1.jpg — All stages of production from farrow to finish can be infected by PRRS, a highly pathogenic virus that is marked by reproduction failure and respiratory disease.
Submitted photo by Karen Grant

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The phrase “throw caution to the wind” has a new meaning for pork producers.

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PRRS 2.jpg — Biosecurity measures, such as changing clothes or wearing plastic boots, are essential to protecting the herd from PRRS.
Submitted photo by Karen Grant

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.