Investigation of strategies for the introduction and transportation of replacement gilts on southern Ontario sow farms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is of major concern to the swine industry; infection with the virus can lead to production losses, morbidity, and mortality within swine operations. Biosecurity practices related t...

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Main Authors: Bottoms Kate, Poljak Zvonimir, Dewey Cate, Deardon Rob, Holtkamp Derald, Friendship Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/217