New PMWS study
UK - The true proportion of farms with PMWS is being estimated in a new on-farm study that identifies links between current management practices, serology and PMWS
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As well as providing practical information, results will be used to decide the next stage of future studies on PMWS on commercial farms.
Over 100 farms have been recruited onto the study and more are still needed - particularly non-PMWS units - to help establish the prevalence of, and possible risk factors for, PMWS.
Work is due to finish in June and producers are encouraged to get involved if they are invited to participate.
Managed by the MLC, this study is funded by Defra and BPEX with research partners including the University of Warwick, Queens University Belfast, and Leeds Veterinary Laboratory.
Source: National Pig Association - 26th May 2004
