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Sunday, May 08, 2005
Print This Page Northern Ireland to lead European PMWS project
UK - A research project led by Queen’s University, Belfast, is to investigate porcine cirovirus diseases and seek a cure.
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Co-ordinated by Dr Gordon Allan, of the veterinary sciences division of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland, and the department of veterinary sciences at Queen's, the £3.7m EU-funded project involves 15 partners from eight different countries, including the US and Canada.
Porcine cirovirus diseases - notably PMWS - affect the pig's immune system and symptoms include a slower growth rate, lingering disease and immune system dysfunction.
Source: National Pig Association - 7th May 2005
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