Research: Complete Workflow Solution for SIV Testing

GLOBAL - Swine influenza virus (SIV) is a highly contagious viral infection of pigs, resulting in significant economic losses in the swine industry and posing a significant threat to human health through zoonotic transmission. This study indicates that the SIV testing workflow, consisting of nucleic acid purification and USDA-licensed screening and subtyping tests, provides an economical and rapid solution for SIV screening and subtype identification to help control the disease.

21 October 2016

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By: Sarah Mikesell

Sarah Mikesell

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Sarah Mikesell grew up on a five-generation family farming operation in Ohio, USA, where her family still farms. She feels extraordinarily lucky to get to do what she loves - write about livestock and crop agriculture. You can find her on Twitter or LinkedIn.