Several states' representatives attributed widespread, consistent, proper use of vaccine for helping control the spread of PRV, as well as hastening the clean-up effort. Will be applying for Stage IV status by Aug. 1. Credited use of vaccine for the state's success. 288 herds under quarantine.
Epidemiologists overwhelmingly believe vaccinating swine has worked.
All positives will be culled. Also, herds within a 1.5-mile radius of quarantines must be vaccinated. State of Iowa will provide up to 1,000 doses of vaccine per herd owner, regardless of herd size. The number of pseudorabies-quarantined herds has dropped to 118. The APEP program is scheduled to end one month from today.