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The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Reid Philips: PRRS Vaccine Efficacy | Ep.143

the swine health blackbelt Feb 05, 2025

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Reid Philips, Associate Director of Technical Marketing at Boehringer Ingelheim, discusses a crucial study evaluating the efficacy of a PRRS MLV vaccine against the PRRSV '144' L1C.5 variant. Dr. Philips explains the study’s design, key findings, and how the vaccine stands up to evolving strains. Listen now!

What will you learn: 

  • PRRS vaccine efficacy
  • Emerging PRRS strains
  • Vaccine challenge study design
  • Key parameters for evaluation
  • Post-challenge results

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Reid Philips, DVM, is the Associate Director of Technical Marketing at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Philips has significantly contributed to PRRS management strategies and vaccine development. After receiving his DVM from Iowa State University in 1981, he practiced in Iowa and Nebraska before joining Boehringer Ingelheim in 1994. His work focuses on developing and implementing field-based solutions for PRRS management.
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