Osamu Taira, a researcher at the General Incorporated Foundation Nippon Institute for Biological Science. I received my DVM from Kitasato University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000, and my PhD from the same university's graduate school in 2005. My work experience includes research and development of veterinary vaccines. My current research interests are focused on Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC), particularly concerning Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) and Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2), including their epidemiology, economic impact, and control strategies in Japan. I am a member of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science.