Additional Reading
Get an in-depth look at the impact of influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) on growing pigs and current management strategies aimed to reduce IAV-S transmission.
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Pathogen Burden: IAV-S and the Impact on Growing Pigs
Growing pigs in the U.S. face the threat of numerous respiratory pathogens throughout their growing period, creating a significant impact on productivity and profitability.
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Paradigm Shift: IAV-S in Pigs: Shifting the Approach to Protection
Once considered a seasonal, “simple” virus, influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) has become an endemic dilemma with detrimental effect on performance and profitability. Ongoing IAV-S infection is not confined to the nursery; it impacts all phases of a swine operation, making it clear that traditional management strategies are no longer as effective or dependable as they once were.
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Industry Voice: A New Generation of Protection Against Influenza A Virus in Swine (IAV-S)
Posing a serious threat to performance, influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) can have a widespread impact on productivity and profitability. IAV-S is one of the top three diseases affecting pigs in all phases of production,1,2 and can lead to economic losses of more than $10 per head when present with concurrent infections.3 It can also lead to subsequent respiratory infections that can impact pig performance, including mortality and culls.
Read more about the first live attenuated influenza vaccine for pigs
