Western Canadian researchers and veterinarians are working together to help Alberta achieve PRRS-free status.
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most important diseases the swine industry is trying to combat. Robert Harding, executive director of the Canadian Swine Health Board, puts national PRRS costs at $130 million each year. PRRS also threatens the ability of Alberta producers to export to PRRS-free markets.
Alberta researchers have been working for years with colleagues across the country to combat the disease, and the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) recently announced funding for three more projects to help eliminate PRRS.