Researchers are using Seneca Virus A to evaluate swine feed biosecurity.
Dr. Paul Sundberg with the Swine Health Information Center says the virus is a good surrogate for Foot and Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever.
South Dakota State University is looking at the holding time of feed ingredients using SVA and how the virus degrades under certain temperatures.
“We’re looking at degradation or inactivation of a virus using Seneca Valley at refrigerator temperatures, moderate temperatures around 60 degrees, and then at higher temperatures around 80 degrees.”
He tells Brownfield the industry has adopted a 78-day holding time on feed ingredients because time and temperature make a difference.
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