Virus Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infects domestic pigs, causing porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, a highly infectious disease that is one of the most economically significant threats to the global pig industry. Read more
Virus Rift Valley fever virus Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is a vector-borne disease affecting sheep, cattle, goats and humans. Read more
Virus Rinderpest virus Rinderpest, also known as cattle plague, is only the second virus to have ever been eradicated. Read more
Virus Sheep and goat pox virus The sheeppox virus (SPPV) and goatpox virus (GTPV) cause pox in sheep and goats. Read more
Basic page 3Rs at Pirbright We apply the 3Rs - Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement - in all animal research. Read more
Virus Swine influenza virus Swine influenza (SI) viruses primarily infect pigs but can transfer to humans and pose a major threat to livestock and global health. Read more
Virus Swine vesicular disease virus Swine vesicular disease virus (SVDV) only infects pigs. Read more
Virus Marek's disease virus Marek’s disease virus (MDV) is a highly infectious pathogen that infects poultry. Read more
Virus African horse sickness virus African horse sickness is a deadly virus spread by biting midges, affecting horses, donkeys, zebras, and other equine species. Read more