DES MOINES, Iowa — With enough commitment, U.S. hog producers can eliminate porcine epidemic diarrhea. That was the shared position of a number of leading American swine veterinarians at the World Pork Expo. “I believe that we can get it eliminated,” said Laura Dalquist, a veterinarian with the Swine Vet Centre. “I think it’s possible.” […] Read more
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Disease can affect workers
DES MOINES, Iowa — When Dr. Deb Murray arrived at a sow barn to deliver the news that porcine epidemic diarrhea virus had broken out, she scrambled into action. She started making plans and organizing the emergency management plan. Then she noticed that most of the staff were sitting in the office, dejected and looking lost. […] Read more
Two new PED cases confirmed in Manitoba
Manitoba has confirmed two new cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea, its first this year. The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reported the discovery June 9 in one hog operation in the northeastern buffer area and one in the high-risk area where PED cases appeared last year, primarily in an area southeast of Winnipeg. Both […] Read more
Hog barns urged to beef up defences against PED virus
Barn workers must be diligent, report any unusual behaviour among the pigs and pay attention to diarrhea
STRATHMORE, Alta. — Hog farmers need to accelerate their biosecurity plans to keep the deadly porcine epidemic diarrhea virus off their premises. Four cases between Jan. 7 and March 18 have been found on farrow-to-finish operations in Alberta, said Javier Bahamon, quality assurance manager with Alberta Pork. Barn workers must report any unusual behaviour among […] Read more
Alberta continues search for source of PED virus
The affected farms have a few things in common, but no firm links regarding potential spread are evident
A few answers and more questions have emerged as investigations continue into Alberta’s four cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The fourth case was confirmed March 15, two days after a provincial briefing on the first three cases. Investigators in the provincial chief veterinary office and Alberta Agriculture have ruled out several ways the virus […] Read more
Alberta’s first PED discovery brings worry
BANFF, Alta. — These are dark days for the 400-sow farrow-to-finish hog operation in Alberta that was infected with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in a case confirmed Jan. 7. Baby pigs that would otherwise face slow death from dehydration and malnutrition are being euthanized. Every movement on and off the farm in recent weeks is […] Read more
