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The impact of PRRSV on feed efficiency, digestibility and tissue accretion in grow-finisher pigs
Proceedings of the 2013 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
  • Nicholas K. Gabler, Iowa State University
  • Wes Schweer, Iowa State University
  • John F. Patience, Iowa State University
  • Locke Karriker, Iowa State University
  • Chris Sparks, Choice Genetic
  • Gene Gourley, Swine Graphics Enterprises
  • Mark FitzSimmons, MAF Veterinary Services Inc.
  • Kent J. Schwartz, Iowa State University
  • Thomas E. Burkey, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Conference
2013 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Conference Title
2013 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
Conference Date
September 14-17, 2013
Geolocation
(44.9537029, -93.0899578)
Abstract

The economic losses caused by Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) infection are estimated to cost the US swine industry more than $640 million annually (USDA, 2008). While significant advances have been made through research efforts to enhance our understanding of PRRSV at the animal health, immunological and genomic level, this disease still remains a significant issue in the US swine industry. Although we clearly know that PRRSV attenuates ADG of production pigs, its direct impact on feed efficiency, nutrient and energy digestibility, and whole body lean and fat accretion in grow finisher pigs has been poorly characterized. Therefore, the overall objective of this project was to characterize the impact PRRSV challenge has on grow-finisher pig feed efficiency, energy and nutrient digestibility, and tissue accretion rates.

Comments

This proceeding is published as N.K. Gabler, W.P. Schweer, J.F. Patience, L. Karriker, C. Sparks, G. Gourley, M. Fitzsimmons, K. Schwartz and T.E. Burkey (2013) The impact of PRRSV on feed efficiency, digestibility and tissue accretion in grow-finisher pigs. Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 40: 135-136. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
University of Minnesota
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Nicholas K. Gabler, Wes Schweer, John F. Patience, Locke Karriker, et al.. "The impact of PRRSV on feed efficiency, digestibility and tissue accretion in grow-finisher pigs" St. Paul, Minnesota, USAProceedings of the 2013 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference Vol. 40 (2013) p. 135 - 136
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john-patience/144/