Developed as an epidemiological database to track PRRS outbreaks in breeding herds, the PRRS Outbreak Management Program delivers evaluations of various management practices. Advantages are indicated when batch farrowing, combining live virus inoculation and MLV and barn depopulation between farrowing groups. The POMP database has approximately 447 herd outbreaks from more than 20 producers <Link>.
Source: National Hog Farmer, September 3, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Producers and their veterinarians are urged to consider participation. Collective efforts like POMP help reduce animal losses, improve economic outcomes and keep our food supplies safe.