Year

1950 (circa)

Video Details

12:36; b&w; sound; V-193 BA292; S. 828

Description

Dr. T.J. Koernyer of the University of Florida's Animal Husbandry Department reports on cholera outbreaks in the Florida swine industry, including the disease's history, cause, transmittal and its impact on the swine industry. He cites low vaccination rates as the cause. Dr. Koernyer also addresses recent developments in vaccine production. A scientist is shown vaccinating pigs with serum developed from infected rabbit tissue. The film closes with advice for the prevention of the disease. Produced by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations and the University of Florida Agricultural Extension Service.

Contributors

Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations
University of Florida Agricultural Extension Service

Corporate Subject

University of Florida Animal Husbandry Department
University of Florida (Gainesville, Fla.)

Geographic Subject

Gainesville

Personal Subject

Koernyer, T.J.

Subject

Cholera
Disease
Hogs
Pigs
Swine
Swine industry
Vaccines