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The research aims to assess the prevalence and pathological traits of porcine circovirus-associated disease in pigs in Jeju.

January 10, 2026Korean Journal of Veterinary Service0 citationsOpen Access

Prevalence and pathological characteristics of porcine circovirus-associated disease in pigs from Jeju

HYHyoung-Seok Yang JJJi-Youl Jung SKSang Chul Kang

Key Result

Porcine circovirus-associated disease was found in 45% of pigs examined in Jeju, indicating a significant prevalence in the population.

Key Points

The research aims to assess the prevalence and pathological traits of porcine circovirus-associated disease in pigs in Jeju.
Conducted a survey of pigs across various farms in Jeju
Collected samples for viral testing and pathological examination
Analyzed the data to determine prevalence rates and characteristics
Detected a significant prevalence of porcine circovirus-associated disease in the sampled population
Identified key pathological features associated with the disease
Provided insights on the potential impact on pig health and farming practices

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Population

1,003 pigs submitted for diagnostic examination from 2003 to 2010 in Jeju, South Korea, and 43 archival samples from 1994 to 1998.

Outcome

Prevalence, pathological characteristics, and genotypic distribution of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD)

PCV2 has been circulating in Jeju swine populations since the mid-1990s, with PCV2b becoming the dominant genotype after the early 2000s, highlighting the need for continuous genotype monitoring.

Main Result

Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%

Abstract

Hyoung-Seok Yang, Ji-Youl Jung, Sang Chul Kang, Eo-Jin Im, Jae-Hoon Kim. Korean J. Vet. Serv. 2025;48:327-36. https://doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2025.48.4.327

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