Table 3 Experimental study design.
From: Age-dependent resistance to Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus replication in swine
Group | Age | Treatment | Sample size | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Piglet | Ingelvac® PRRS ATP | 10 | Clinical health, rectal temperature daily. Blood and serum weekly. Lung lesions and tissue samples at necropsy. |
2 | Finisher | Ingelvac® PRRS ATP | 10 | Same as above |
3 | Sow | Ingelvac® PRRS ATP | 10 | Same as above |
4 | Piglet | Virulent PRRSV JA142 | 10 | Same as above |
5 | Finisher | Virulent PRRSV JA142 | 10 | Same as above |
6 | Sow | Virulent PRRSV JA142 | 10 | Same as above |
7 | Piglet | Culture media | 10 | Same as above |
8 | Finisher | Culture media | 10 | Same as above |
9 | Sow | Culture media | 10 | Same as above |