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Verulam Scientific specialise in analytical instruments and have joined forces with Bertin Instruments who are a manufacturer in the life science sector.

A recent study carried out by Bertin, using the Air Sampling Coriolis, found genome of swIAV was detected in air samples collected in experimental rooms housing inoculated and contact SPF piglets, in addition to detection in nasal swabs taken from animals and estimation of indirect transmission rate that revealed that 1.41 piglets became infected per day via the air [3]. All together, these results demonstrate that aerosols are a key point in swIAV spread and persistence in pig herds.

They confirm that detection of swIAV in air samples collected within commercial farms would give information on airborne transmission within confinement building environments. Such investigation would help monitor ventilation systems and airflows accurately, to reduce the infectious process.

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If you are interested, we could arrange for one of our technical team to have an initial chat with you with the possibility of coming to see you for a demonstration on your site.