The path to genetically healthier pigs

Pathogens are a global threat to the swine industry. They arise from bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic sources. Numerous and often prone to mutation, with a tendency to become immune to treatment efforts over time.
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Chad Bierman, Ph.D.,

Geneticist at Genesus Inc
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