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PRRS Corner: AASV PRRS Task Force Meets at the Annual Meeting

The AASV PRRS Task Force, chaired by Dr. Montse Torremorell, met during the AASV Annual meeting in Denver, Colo. Thirteen members were in attendance. They reviewed a white paper prepared by Dr. Jim Lowe outlining PRRS management practices aimed at controlling PRRS virus spread in the sow herd. The Task Force also reviewed an initiative spearheaded by Drs. Lowe and Bob Morrison to evaluate PRRS incidence and prevalence in the field. The group also received updates on the on-going PRRS virus elimination projects and diagnostic activities.

The Task Force proposes to focus on the following items during 2012:

  1. Enhance communication on PRRSV issues to AASV membership through the PRRSV corner at the AASV Newsletter
  2. Continue efforts on documenting incidence and prevalence levels of PRRSV breaks and understand factors for new infections introductions
  3. Actively address and support issues related to PRRSV control and elimination programs in regards to diagnostics, management herd practices, definitions and industry standards