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Contact: Ben Richey |
PRV Eradication Video Available from NIAABOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A video chronicling the successful eradication of pseudorabies virus (PRV) from the U.S. domestic pig population is now available from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA). The video, titled Mission Accomplished: The Successful Eradication of Pseudorabies Virus in the United States, was produced by NIAA through a grant from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The state-federal-industry eradication effort, widely considered as a model for future disease eradication programs, was initiated in 1989 when there were more than 10,000 infected swine herds nationally. It was in 2002 that the zero-infected-herd level was first recorded in the United States. Today, every state in the nation maintains Stage V, or free, status. The video features a number of individuals that played a key role in the program’s success. Jim Leafstedt, a pork producer from South Dakota, appears throughout the video, which chronicles the history of the program, formation of the National PRV Control Board, program standards, funding and technical contributions. A number of producers, veterinarians, and state and federal animal health officials are featured in the video. It also highlights the state-federal-industry collaborative endeavor that was a hallmark of the eradication program. The role of pork producers, swine veterinarians, researchers and diagnosticians, federal and state regulatory officials and other stakeholders who contributed to the program's success were also chronicled in the 15-minute video. Copies are available in DVD or VHS format at no cost by contacting NIAA at (270) 782-9798 or niaa@animalagriculture.org. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture provides a forum for building consensus and advancing solutions for animal agriculture and provides continuing education and communication linkages to animal agriculture professionals. NIAA is dedicated to programs that: work towards the eradication of diseases that pose risk to the health of animals, wildlife and humans; promote a safe and wholesome food supply for our nation and abroad; and promote best practices in environmental stewardship, animal health and well-being. Visit us on the Internet at www.animalagriculture.org, or call 270-782-9798. #
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