Candidate markers for enhanced host response to PRRS have scarce adverse effects on pigs' growth and production.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most challenging viral diseases that cause substantial economic losses in the pig industry worldwide. The clinical signs of PRRS depend on, among others, the immunomodulatory properties of the PRRS virus strain, farm health status, herd immunity, and host genetics. The high virulence and mutation rate of PRRS virus limit the efficacy of vaccination programs. In recent years, several candidate genetic markers associated with PRRS resilience have been identified, and selective breeding was suggested as an additional approach to control PRRS under field conditions. Even so, it is essential to investigate the effects of these genetic markers on pigs' productivity. Our study aimed to assess the association bet

SUBMITTER: Laghouaouta H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337565 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature