Thus, the droplet itself is not so much abnormal as is the fact that it has not been shed. In practice, managers usually discard samples that have a high percentage of cytoplasmic droplets. Althouse further recommends that boars who produce unacceptable ejaculates should be collected on a weekly interval until they produce acceptable ejaculates. Culling should be considered for any boar that does not improve after 3 months. Progress continues to be made in all areas of the PRV eradication program in the state.
Most herds are on tack with the revised time lines.
The committee hopes to make a decision about vaccination in Lenoir County the week commencing June 1, 1998. All herds must be free of PRV and released from quarantine by December 31, 1998. Last modified July 12, 2000.