Tag Archive: Matthew Sturos, neonates, Senecavirus A, SVA
Some aspects of Senecavirus A continue to mystify researchers
May 25, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Some aspects of Senecavirus A continue to mystify researchers
While the spikes of Senecavirus A have plateaued in recent years, researchers in the pork industry are still confounded by the elusive virus and what triggers outbreaks.Senecavirus A: Several questions remain unanswered
May 20, 2019Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Senecavirus A: Several questions remain unanswered
Senecavirus A (SVA) is detected in a pig’s tonsils about 40 days after infection with the virus — a finding that raises some interesting questions.The big imposter: Senecavirus A prompts frequent false alarms at Minnesota pork plant
Jul 03, 2018Jennifer GrullonComments Off on The big imposter: Senecavirus A prompts frequent false alarms at Minnesota pork plant
Employees at the Hormel pork-processing plant in Austin, Minn., well understand the drill for a foreign animal disease (FAD) investigation.Routes of Senecavirus A transmission identified in breeding herds
Jun 20, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Routes of Senecavirus A transmission identified in breeding herds
A study of the way swine breeding herds were likely infected with Senecavirus A (SVA) underscores the importance of encouraging adherence to biosecurity procedures.Commonly used disinfectants can vary widely in efficacy
May 18, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Commonly used disinfectants can vary widely in efficacy
Commonly used disinfectants can have substantially different efficacy and should be tested against the pathogen of concern — and under the conditions of use — before they’re used on swine...