canadian swine health
Preventing the Spread of Swine Epidemic Diarrhea in Canada: National Strategy CPSC’s national strategy on measures to prevent swine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is in action and is calling for the attention of all stakeholders in the swine industry. Since the cause of the PED outbreak detected in mid-May in the US Midwest remains a mystery,…
PSAB recommends that hog producers be extremely vigilant about the biosecurity of their herds, given that the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus has just been detected for the first time in North America. Indeed, various cases have suddenly arisen in many unrelated farms in certain states of the US Midwest. Investigations are underway to establish the origin and…
Porcine epidemic diarrhea has just been detected for the first time in North America. Indeed, various cases have suddenly arisen in many unrelated farms in certain states of the US Midwest. Investigations are underway to establish the origin and risk factors associated with this outbreak. In the meantime, given the scale of the hog trade and vehicle movement,…
These are procedures that reduce the risk of introducing disease into the pig population. They are complementary to safety measures and the application of HACCP for product safety. They can slow the transmission of endemic diseases or even prevent the spread and spread of pathogens to other animal populations.
