Title:
Lessons Learned from PEDv
Publication Date: March 27, 2014
Reference: London Swine Conference, 2014
Country: Canada
Summary:
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PEDv is an emerging virus that is expected to be a persistent problem into the future, so management strategies that work should be found and followed. Canada has managed to avoid most of the impact when compared to the USA, but biosecurity should continue to be a priority for producers. Surveillance of the virus at packers, in transport trailers, and in assembly lines allows the disease spread to be followed better than just on-farm occurrences. Industry-wide cooperation helps veterinarians to understand and reduce risks. Vigilance and biosecurity remain priorities, but containment strategies and communication should start to be focused on.