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This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on viral diseases affecting pigs. The first chapter summarises recent research on the causes and epidemiology of major bacteria, viruses and parasites found in pig production, focussing on those with a particular impact on safety and global production, such as African swine fever, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED). The second chapter reviews advances in understanding mechanisms of porcine viral disease transmission and pathogenesis. The chapter concludes with commonly used measures for prevention and control of viral diseases of pigs, emphasizing the importance of the vaccination programs as cornerstone of swine health programs. The third chapter discusses our current understanding of the mechanisms of resistance to the major respiratory diseases affecting pigs, including PRRS. The chapter considers the use of marker-selection and genetic modification as mechanisms to prevent the infection of PRRS and reduce its impact on swine health. The final chapter considers the transmission, clinical presentation, evolution and spread of two major diseases affecting swine production - PRRS and PED. The chapter reviews the impact of each virus on a global scale, as well as its impact on swine production in the United Kingdom.

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Author:   Prof Alejandro Ramirez (University of Arizona) ,  Prof Joaquim Segalés (OIE Collaborating Centre for the Research and Control of Emerging and Re-Emerging Pig Diseases in Europe (CReSA-IRTA) (Spain)) ,  Professor Raymond (Bob) Rowland (University of Illinois) ,  Dr Carla Correia-Gomes (SRUC)
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   60
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.190kg
ISBN:  

9781801464161

ISBN 10:   1801464162
Pages:   92
Publication Date:   22 November 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Diseases affecting pigs: an overview of common bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens of pigs: Alejandro Ramirez, Iowa State University, USA; 1 Introduction2 The most common bacterial pathogens in pig production: gram-negative bacteria3 The most common bacterial pathogens in pig production: gram-positive bacteria4 The most common viral pathogens in pig production5 The most common parasitic pathogens in pig production6 Case studies7 Summary8 Future trends9 Where to look for further information10 References Chapter 2 - Advances in understanding mechanisms of porcine viral disease transmission/epidemiology: Joaquim Segales, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; 1 Introduction2 Phenotypic characteristics of swine viruses3 Methods to identify and classify swine viruses4 Pathogenesis of swine viruses5 Transmission of swine viruses6 Clinical signs and lesions of swine viral infections7 Diagnosis of swine viral infections8 Prevention and control of swine viral infections9 Conclusions10 References Chapter 3 - Understanding mechanisms of resistance to respiratory disease in pigs: Raymond Rowland, Kansas State University, USA; 1 Introduction2 PRRS and respiratory disease complex (PRDC)3 The lung macrophage as the target for PRRSV infection4 CD163: a functional marker for anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages and a receptor for PRRSV5 The PRRS Host Genetics Consortium (PHGC) and the search for host genes affecting the response to PRRSV infection6 The WUR marker and its association with guanylate binding protein 5 (GBP5)7 The interplay between PRRSV, M1 and M2 macrophages, CD163 and GBP5 in the onset and recovery from acute respiratory disease8 PRRSV resistance through modification of CD1639 Genetic association between the pig genome and PCV2 and swIAV10 Summary and future trends11 Where to look for further information12 References Chapter 4 - Changing patterns of disease affecting pigs: Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED): Carla Correia-Gomes, Scotland’s Rural College, UK; 1 Introduction2 Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)3 PRRS virus in the United Kingdom4 Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED)5 Epidemiological presentation of PED6 Conclusion7 Where to look for further information8 Acknowledgements9 References

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Dr Joaquim Segalés is Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Researcher at the Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal (IRTA-CReSA), Spain.

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