News - CWSHIN

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network reports a rare condition that attacks newborn piglets was identified in the region in the first quarter of this year.

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers in Manitoba to be particularly cautious when spreading manure this fall due to the high number of manure storages contaminated with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network (CWSHIN) is encouraging Canadian pork producers to request African Swine Fever rule out testing when they see possible symptoms of the infection.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers to consider loading docks at slaughter plants as contaminated by Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea and any other infection that might be circulating.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is encouraging pork producers to report any incidents of sudden death to their herd veterinarians and request rule out testing for African Swine Fever.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network suggests two new developments in the movement of African Swine Fever merit the attention of North American pork producers.

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is advising pork producers to pay heightened attention to diarrhea.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network says good communication and extensive collaboration have helped the swine sector keep on top of Strep zoo.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network suggests the stress of long transit, mixing, and long waits at assembly yards or slaughter plants may be among the aggravating factors that have led to sudden death linked to Sreptecoccus zooepidemicus.

The Manager of the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is raising the alarm with regards to three specific swine diseases, two of which mimic the symptoms of foreign animal diseases.