Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) RNA Detection Kit-Animal Health Kit

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, (PRRS), also named blue ear disease, is a widespread disease affecting domestic pigs. As the name suggests there are two syndromes associated with PRRS, reproductive failure in sows, and respiratory disease in young pigs. There is often high mortality, though infected animals can also show no disease at all. And in spite of the name, the blue ears, due to restricted blood supply, are only a transient sign of the disease.

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is an economically disastrous infectious disease for the global swine industry.

It can be classified into two genotypes, namely the European type (PPRSV-1) and the North American type (PRRSV-2). It is now found in most areas of the world where pigs are raised.