Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome, or PRRS, is a disease that is always top-of-mind for swine producers. On top of its primary symptoms, there are many side effects that can occur in infected hogs. Boehringer Ingelheim has led some new research into the connection between the PRRS virus and gastric ulcer development. JD Fiechtner, senior key account veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim, said this research looks at both the respiratory system and digestive system in infected pigs.
Fiechtner said the research showed that unvaccinated pigs were much more likely to develop gastric ulcers.
With such a stark difference between the vaccinated and unvaccinated pigs, Fiechtner said this research points to yet another benefit of vaccinating your swine herds for PRRS.
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