Two swine OAHN Projects are currently accepting samples
Rebecca Egan
Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON.
AHL Newsletter 2025;30(1):18
Project #1- This project aims to assess Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) prevalence in the Ontario herd, specifically with respect to various PCV2 subtypes. PCV2 PCR-positive samples submitted to AHL are eligible and will be sequenced to determine subtype, which will allow for better understanding of the distribution of different PCV2 subtypes within the province. The subtype sequencing cost will be covered by this project. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the project, completion of a short survey by the submitting veterinarian is required to provide insight regarding the clinical picture for each case.
Project #2- The project is investigating the role of sapovirus in neonatal diarrhea complex. Eligible cases will be those with piglets less than 20 days of age presenting with a clinical scour. This project will evaluate these cases by testing for a wide range of pathogens, including porcine bacteriology enteric panel, rotavirus PCR, sapovirus PCR, coronavirus triplex PCR, fecal flotation, and histopathology. This project aims to provide a better understanding of how sapovirus contributes to neonatal diarrhea cases, especially amongst other common pathogens. For eligible cases, testing costs as outlined will be covered by this project, and a completion of a short survey by the submitting veterinarian is required to provide insight regarding the clinical picture for each case.
Please consider both when completing herd visits and/or performing PM exams. Both projects will be running until June 2026 or until sample quotas are met, so practitioners are encouraged to participate when they have eligible cases. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Rebecca Egan eganr@uoguelph.ca. A link to the required project surveys and sapovirus project submission forms can be found at https://www.oahn.ca/resources/oahn-swine-project-sapovirus-and-pvc-2-testing-information/.