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PEDV Prevention Rests on Communication, Cleaning and Following Safe Operating Procedures

2014-04-11 06:08:00| National Hog Farmer

Mark Storlie, Iowa State University Extension Swine Field Specialist The downward trend in positive cases of PEDV in Iowa over the past 6 weeks, combined with the seasonal warming conditions. may help reduce survival and spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Yet the story about both prevention and treatment is still unfolding as more research projects are being studied and reviewed. Unfortunately, research has brought to light the realization that more than one PEDV strain is now present in the United States. These multiple strains and indications of a relatively short period of sow/herd immunity make the ongoing pressures of another PEDV outbreak very real for many producers. read more

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