In preliminary findings, a study conducted by Pipestone Applied Research and South Dakota State University shows the potential for PRRS and other viruses to contaminate and survive in feed ingredients, including soybean meal and dried distillers’ grains.
Source: National Hog Farmer, May 12, 2017.
The study results suggest a subset of contaminated feed ingredients could serve as vehicles for foreign animal disease, other transboundary introduction in the United States and possibly circulation of viruses within the United States.
INSIGHTS: We suspected feed ingredients could be a source for disease. The findings may have significance beyond just food for swine.