Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is considered to be one of the most
costly diseases affecting intensive pig production worldwide. Control of PRRS is a complex …

Mathematical modelling is nowadays a pivotal tool for infectious diseases studies,
completing regular biological investigations. The rapid growth of computer technology …

The spread of pathogens in swine populations is in part determined by movements of
animals between farms. However, understanding additional characteristics that predict …

Accounting for multiple modes of livestock disease dissemination in epidemiological models
remains a challenge. We developed and calibrated a mathematical model for transmission …

Many aspects of the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) between‐
farm transmission dynamics have been investigated, but uncertainty remains about the …

Abstract The United States (US) swine industry has struggled to control porcine reproductive
and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) for decades, yet the causative virus, PRRSV‐2, continues …

PRRS is among the diseases with the highest economic impact in pig production worldwide.
Different strategies have been developed and applied to combat PRRS at farm level. The …

A limited understanding of the transmission dynamics of swine disease is a significant
obstacle to prevent and control disease spread. Therefore, understanding between‐farm …

In this study, we investigated the occurrence of direct and indirect infectious disease
transmission pathways among pig farms in Switzerland, as well as their specific relevance …

Contact structure within a population can significantly affect the outcomes of infectious
disease spread models. The objective of this study was to develop a network based …