Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. presented the 2008 Advancement in PRRS Research Awards totaling $75,000 to three veterinary researchers during the AASV Annual meeting in San Diego.
The award winners were selected by an independent review committee consisting of veterinary practitioners and researchers. The committee selected the three winning projects based on established criteria that include potential for economic impact to the swine industry; originality and scientific quality; and probability of success in completing the study. Each recipient received $25,000.
The 2008 award winners and their study titles include:
- Jim Lowe, DVM, Carthage Veterinary Service, Carthage, Ill. – Reduction in economic losses due to lateral infection with PRRS virus in growing pigs in swine-dense areas through infection with attenuated PRRS virus at placement.
- Paul Yeske, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, Minn. – Does finishing barn ventilation type (curtain sided vs. tunnel) result in a greater risk factor for naïve herds to break with PRRS virus in the finishing phase?
- Scott Dee, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn. – An evaluation of PRRS virus aerosol biosecurity programs for warm weather.
Following acceptance for publication of the research findings, the review committee will re-evaluate the completed projects and award the first place recipient an additional U.S. $5,000; second place, $3,000; and third place, $1,000.
Study proposals for the 2009 Advancement in PRRS Research Award are due by January 1, 2009. Additional information is available online at http://www.prrsresearch.com.