Disease Progression and Serological Assay Performance in Heritage Breed Pigs following Experimental Challenge as a Model for Naturally Infected Feral Swine.

Invasive feral swine () are one of the most important wildlife species for disease surveillance in the United States, serving as a reservoir for various diseases of concern for the health of humans and domestic animals. , the causative agent of swine brucellosis, is one such pathogen carried and transmitted by feral swine. Serology assays are the preferred field diagnostic for infection, as whole blood can be readily collected and antibodies are highly stable.