As part of the "Innovations in Swine Production" online event, Professor Masiuk will deliver a presentation titled "Innovative Approaches to Diagnosing Swine Diseases: From Air Sampling to Genotyping and Microbiome Analysis." He will present cutting-edge diagnostic tools that are already enabling more effective animal health management, reducing treatment costs, and mitigating risks associated with antimicrobial resistance.
Key topics of the presentation include:
- Air sampling technology, which allows early detection of pathogens at the herd level without stressing the animals. This is a fast and reliable tool for decision-making during infectious outbreaks.
- Porcine circovirus infections (PCV2 and PCV3): Professor Masiuk will present a comprehensive approach to identifying and differentiating PCV2 (a, b, d) and PCV3 genotypes using PCR, along with immune status monitoring through ELISA testing.
- Porcine cytomegalovirus (PCMV): The presentation will focus on the risks of latent infection, which can go unnoticed but cause serious reproductive and respiratory issues, especially in intensive production systems.
- Microbiome analysis and intestinal barrier function: Molecular tools for gut health assessment will be discussed, allowing for a personalized veterinary strategy—adapting feeding programs, selecting vaccines, and choosing medications based on microbiota conditions.
Event date: June 11, 2025
Format: Online (Zoom)
Organizer: Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders
Registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7lXXmV40xw2wXKre70sk3JerP01aoICQ2AgBE5Mu7ApDPwQ/viewform?pli=1
Contact person:
Viktoriia Derkach — +38 067 357 84 94
Email: vd@dykun.com.ua