New approaches to influenza control look promising
Sep 11, 2021Susan Spiegel
Influenza-A virus of swine (IAV-S) is a thorn in the side of US pork producers, and it’s a difficult thorn to remove. If the virus were more pathogenic, veterinarians and producers would probably...
Understanding which farm factors drive Influenza infection
Sep 03, 2021Susan Spiegel
US producers and veterinarians have seen an influx of different types of influenza viruses in the last 10 to 15 years, and that is a major reason why influenza is more difficult to control.
Research confirms co-circulation of multiple influenza strains
Sep 01, 2021Susan Spiegel
Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) is increasingly challenging for US producers, primarily because the epidemiology of IAV-S involves a highly diverse pool of viruses.
What’s in a name? Understanding how flu viruses are identified can help fine-tune swine vaccine strategies
Feb 26, 2021Susan Spiegel
By Micah Jansen, DVM, Veterinary Manager, US Pork, Zoetis
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Genetic diversity makes swine influenza a challenge for producers
Oct 16, 2020Susan Spiegel
Influenza A virus in swine is one of the primary respiratory pathogens challenging swine production systems in the US and around the world.
Veterinarians answer questions on influenza
Sep 15, 2020Susan Spiegel
With influenza A virus (IAV-S) in swine continuing to cause performance losses on US pig farms, veterinarians have taken up the mantle to find solutions.
Take a process-driven approach to influenza control
Aug 31, 2020Susan Spiegel
US pork producers should strive to produce influenza-negative pigs if they want to see the benefits of increased productivity, reduced secondary infections and antibiotic use, reduced influenza...
Carthage vets focusing on ‘regional’ IAV-S vaccination strategies for breeding herds
Mar 16, 2019Susan Spiegel
As influenza viruses evolve, is there a more effective way to manage vaccinations for influenza A virus in swine?
Piglets are key subpopulation in keeping IAV-S circulating
May 18, 2018Susan Spiegel
When it comes to influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S), the relationship between the sow’s immune status and piglet protection remains perplexing.
Genetic diversity, changing clinical picture make IAV-S detection challenging
Jan 04, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Phillip Gauger, DVM, MS, PhD Associate Professor Iowa State University Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) remains among the top health challenges facing the US swine industry and, worse...
Understanding swine flu’s diversity key to better control programs
Aug 03, 2017Susan Spiegel
The number of swine influenza cases as well as the diversity of circulating flu viruses have increased in the past several years, based on experience at Iowa State’s Veterinary Diagnostic...
IAV-S elimination in breed-to-wean herds is challenging — but possible
Jul 21, 2017Susan Spiegel
Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) continues to present an ever-changing health challenge in breed-to-wean populations.
Snout wipes shown to be practical, efficient method for detecting swine influenza A
May 18, 2017Susan Spiegel
Snout wipes are a practical and efficient method of detecting influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S), according to a study presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Association of Swine...
