The direction of swine research is fascinating and frequently cutting-edge in understanding zoonoses, population immunity control, biosecurity and more. New studies referenced in this article seek to uncover more needed information about how to apply tongue tip monitoring to support producers and veterinarians as herds recover from or contract emerging diseases. One would hope this research will lead to more immediate discovery of pathogens leading to more rapid treatment to avoid huge losses from morbidity and mortality.
Source: National Hog Farmer, January 1, 2024. Link. The research priorities include diagnostic test sensitivity and specificity, diagnostic lab processing procedures, virus isolation techniques, use to achieve porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome stability or elimination as a model for emerging disease, and use for investigating vertical and/or horizontal disease transmission.