| A recent outbreak of PRRS among swine in Oregon has 4-H members concerned about the pigs they are raising for upcoming county fair competitions.
"The disease is not new in Oregon, nor does it pose any danger to humans," said Gene Pirelli, an Oregon State University Extension swine specialist.
"The most important thing is to follow the biosecurity guidelines that have been in place for years to keep animals healthy at the fair." Those general biosecurity recommendations include:
- Vet checks should be carried out before exhibition.
- Bio-security should be practiced with regards to cleaning and disinfection of all equipment, shoes/clothing and trailers before returning home.
- If pigs are to be returned home, they should be quarantined for four weeks in a completely separate facility.
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Documents
PRRS Fact Sheet (pdf)
What Oregon pig growers need to know about PRRS viral infections, a fact sheet prepared by the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
PRRS-PCV Recommendations (pdf)
A memo to Extension County 4-H Agents and Extension County Livestock Agents from the State Veterinarian, Oregon Department of Agriculture
History of Imported Pigs (pdf)
A memo to Extension County 4-H Agents and Extension County Livestock Agents from the State Veterinarian, Oregon Department of Agriculture
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