2013 North American PRRS Symposium Details

September 18, 2013 — 

The program has been posted for the 2013 North American PRRS Symposium. World renowned experts will be presenting talks related to current PRRSV, PCV2 and PEDV research and virus control in the field.

Registration and Abstract Submission are now open. Join us at the Intercontinental Hotel – Chicago Magnificent Mile, December 7-8, 2013.

Program Highlights:
New location- Join us at the Intercontinental Hotel – Chicago Magnificent Mile. A special room rate of $179/night is available for December 5 through December 11. We recommend you make your reservations as soon as possible. The special rate is first come, first serve. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access with your stay. For reservations, use the following reservation link – Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile or call 800-628-2112 and use block code NTI

Program focus- Virus transmission, biosecurity and area control Host response to infection, including host genetics and innate/adaptive immunity Vaccination strategies and therapeutics Detection, diagnostics and surveillance Virus structure and gene function

Abstract submission- Abstracts that cover PRRS, PCVAD or PED are invited. The poster session is on Saturday evening. Abstracts submission deadline is November 1, 2013. Abstract Submission and Instructions available online.

Travel fellowships- Travel fellowships are available for graduate students and postdocs. The detailed application information can be found here.

Key sponsors-
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
National Pork Board, Pork Check-off
Zoetis