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 risk factors associated with this outbreak. In the meantime, given the scale of the hog trade and vehicle movement, all North American pork producers should step up their on-farm biosecurity measures.
The virus has not yet been detected in Canada.
It is important to stress that this disease is not transmissible to humans and that it does not affect the quality of meat or meat products.
Communicates to producers
May 28, 2013 – Notice to Canadian Pork Producers Protect Your Herd from Swine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED)
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May 22, 2013 – Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED)
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CCSP press releases
July 25, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario —Update: Diagnosis of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea
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July 11, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario – PSAB Launches PED Information Webpage
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June 14, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario – Preventing the Spread of Swine Epidemic Diarrhea in Canada: National Strategy
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June 6, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario – CPC and PSAB Take Action to Address Virus Threat
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May 31, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario – CCP and CPSC urge producers to review and intensify their existing biosecurity measures to prevent the outbreak of swine epidemic diarrhea virus in Canadian facilities
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May 26, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario – Update on Swine Epidemic Diarrhea
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May 21, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario – SPECIAL UPDATE – Swine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
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Affiliate press releases
May 28, 2013 – OTTAWA, Ontario – Investigation into an outbreak of swine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in the United States
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