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“Real world” study shows some feed ingredients are more susceptible to swine virus transmission

By Mark Dorenkamp Mar 8, 2021 | 11:28 AM

A commercial-scale swine virus study shows some feeds are more susceptible to being tainted during transportation.

In January, Dr. Scott Dee with Pipestone Veterinary Services in southwest Minnesota dropped small amounts of PRRS, Seneca Valley, and PEDv into one ton feed totes containing soybean meal or complete feed products that were transported across 29 states.

“And what we learned was all the viruses lived in the soy products and were infectious to pigs.