Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2) has been around for over 20 years. However, its pathological and clinical landscape in the field has evolved over the years. This conference will present highlights PCV-2’s evolution, both based on field and laboratory observations, and what’s most important to consider to effectively diagnose and control this disease. A quick overview of other circoviruses (PCV-3, PCV-4) will also be provided.
Dr. Isabelle St-Pierre graduated from Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) in 1997. She focused her practice on pets in the city of Québec area from 1997 to 2004. She completed her veterinary pathology residency at the FVM from 2005 to 2008 and obtained her board certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2009.
She has been a pathologist at MAPAQ’s animal health laboratory since 2008 and a member of the Réseau porcin since 2015. She has a keen interest in infectious and emerging diseases in pigs.
A graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Université de Montréal in 2009, Dr. Jean-François Doyon works as a veterinary consultant in the swine and poultry industries through the Services Vétérinaires Ambulatoires Triple-V team. Prior to his career as a veterinary doctor, Jean-François worked on his parents’ swine and poultry farm throughout his youth. This experience enabled him to understand the daily operations of his clients, comprised of both independent breeders and integration networks.