Disease Surveillance Part 4 - Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)

Any disease or ill health in livestock can have a negative impact on production through reduced growth rates, fertility, and rearing ability. Poor or prolonged performance will result in a rise in input costs, an extended period to sale and potential reduced market value and in some cases, increase mortality rates which will also result in a higher carbon footprint for the farm business.
In this video, part 4 of the disease surveillance video series, we take a look at Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), which is caused by a virus and can have a significant impact on the pig industry. George Chalmers from SAC Consulting and Pernille Jorgensen from SRUC Veterinary Services give us an introduction to what PRRS is, signs of PRRS in pigs, transmission, diagnosis and how to control an outbreak.
Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is funded by the Scottish Government, providing information and resources aimed at increasing the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts.
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