The National Pork Board reports swine health officials are focusing on the risk factors associated with the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea as they work to contain the infection.
A Quebec City based veterinary consultant says contaminated feed appears to be the most probably source of the outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea that has infected swine herds in 17 U.S. states.
The associate director research with VIDO says the economic viability of developing a vaccine to combat an outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in the U.S. is questionable.
The Canadian Swine Health Board suggests open communication and cooperation among North American pork industry stakeholders is key to gaining control of an outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.
The chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board warns, as the weather turns colder and the risk of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea entering Canada increases, adherence to strict biosecurity protocols will become even more critical.
The Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Manitoba and Manitoba Pork Council are finalizing an action plan to be implemented in the event Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea is identified in the province.
The vice president of science and technology with the National Pork Board says lessons learned in dealing with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus will be valuable in designing strategies for dealing with other diseases.
The National Pork Board reports the anecdotal evidence indicates a Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus epidemic that’s swept through the United States is quieting down.
The manager of the Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network’s management team says swine health professionals are prepared to respond in the event a Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea outbreak in the U.S. spreads to Canada.
The director of swine health information and research with the National Pork Board, says stepped up biosecurity is the first line of defense against the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea.
