PRRS research proposals sought

November 16, 2005 — Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) is seeking research study proposals investigating porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).

BIVI will provide three $25,000 2006 Advancement in PRRS Research Awards to swine researchers, diagnosticians and practitioners to investigate new ways to fight this costly swine disease. Proposals will be selected by an independent review board based on the components to enhance PRRS technology for practical application, management and possible eradication of the disease.

The 2005 BIVI Advancement in PRRS Research Awards were announced during the 2005 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) conference in Toronto, Canada. These research studies were selected from numerous proposals submitted by graduate students, academic researchers, companies and private researchers, as well as practicing veterinarians.

Each year, an independent PRRS Research and Review Board conducts the rigorous review and selection process based on established criteria including: potential for economic impact to the swine industry, originality and scientific quality and probability of success in completing the study.

Send a complete proposal submission on a year-long research project by January 1, 2006 with a cover sheet, Curriculum Vitae and two letters of recommendation to:

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Attn: Trudy Luther
"The Advanced PRRS Research Award"
1620 N. Woodbine Road
St. Joseph, MO 64506-2002 USA

For more information and complete submission instructions, please visit us at http://www.PRRSresearch.com.