Understanding pseudorabies in pigs leads to prevention.

The article focuses on the swine disease called Pseudorabies (PRV), which is an infectious herpes virus disease. It is noted that pneumonia and cough in growing-finishing pigs is a result of chronic enzootic PRV. The topics include the causes for the disease, which is spread mostly from infected breeding animals, methods of diagnosis, vaccination available for PRV and prevention and elimination of the disease.