Abstract:

Feral swine exposure to selected viral and bacterial pathogens in southern Texas

Tyler A. Campbell, MS, PhD; Randy W. DeYoung, MS, PhD; Erin M. Wehland, MS; Lon I. Grassman, MS, PhD; David B. Long, MS; Johanna Delgado-Acevedo, MS

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Blood samples were obtained from feral swine in Texas to determine the seroprevalence of selected pathogens. Exposures rates were 35%, 1%, and 1% for pseudorabies virus, Brucella, and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, respectively. Simple modifications to enclosures may provide adequate biosecurity for swine at risk within this region.

Keywords: feral, Brucella, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, pseudorabies, PRRS

RIS citationCite as: Campbell TA, DeYoung RW, Wehland EM, et al. Feral swine exposure to selected viral and bacterial pathogens in southern Texas. J Swine Health Prod 2008;16(6):312-315.

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