Abstract:

Duration of viability of desiccated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in broken vials of Ingelvac® PRRS modified live vaccine

Kimberly M. Dimmich; Angela M. Delks; Sandra F. Amass, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ABVP; Michael Sheridan, DVM

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Viable porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus was isolated on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 7, and 14 from bottles of modified live PRRS vaccine broken on Day 0 and exposed to air. PRRS virus was not isolated from nearby surfaces.

Keywords: porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, PRRSV,modified live virus vaccine, broken vaccine vials, biosecurity

RIS citationCite as: Dimmich KM, Delks AM, Amass SF, et al. Duration of viability of desiccated porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in broken vials of Ingelvac® PRRS modified live vaccine. J Swine Health Prod 2006;14(5):265-266.

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