Application of new molecular tools to assess virus viability in production animals

Authors

Declan C. Schroeder, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota

Keywords

virus, virus contamination, molecular tools

Abstract

Persistent viral infections routinely impose an inconvenient, always costly but thankfully not all too often catastrophic outcome on our modern food system. Managing viruses is key for all concerned if our objective is to meet the ever-growing demand to high-value animal protein. Whether it’s the impact influenza A virus (IAV) has on the avian or swine industries, Porcine reproductive and respiratory virus (PRRSV) on the swine or Deformed wing virus (DWV) on honey bees in both the honey and pollinator sectors - the negative impact and damaging cost to the individual producer, country and global economy cannot be overstated.

Recommended Citation

Schroeder, Declan C. (2023) "Application of new molecular tools to assess virus viability in production animals," Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference: Vol. 2023, Article 2.

Available at: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/panc/vol2023/iss1/2