Use of the AASV Production Animal Risk Assessment Program (PADRAP) for benchmarking biosecurity practices related to semen entry into the breeding herd

摘要

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has plagued the swine industry for more than two decades. One of the characteristics of PRRS virus (PRRSv) transmission that has hampered control efforts is the frequency with which it is transmitted from one site to another. This suggests that current biosecurity practices are often ineffective. Published information on current biosecurity practices in the U.S. is limited. One of the few organizations which does publish such information is the USDA's National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS). The most recent study published by NAHMS, the Swine 2006 study, provided information on both animal health and management.1 Biosecurity practices and trends were mentioned in the study but were not discussed in depth. Additional information would help producers and veterinarians benchmark biosecurity practices against others in the U.S. and help define industry needs for biosecurity education.