Journal of Microbial Pathogenesis

An Extensive Analysis of Our Knowledge and Difficulties with Viral Vaccines against Swine Pathogens

Abstract

Rowan Ellery

Vaccination has been a crucial pillar of modern veterinary medicine, significantly impacting the prevention and control of infectious diseases in swine populations. Viral pathogens, which pose significant health risks to swine, contribute to economic losses in the global pork industry due to decreased productivity, increased mortality, and costly disease management practices. The development of effective vaccines against these viral pathogens has therefore been a high-priority objective for researchers and industry stakeholders. Swine vaccines have seen remarkable progress over the past decades, contributing to the control of diseases like Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Swine Influenza, and Footand- Mouth Disease (FMD).