APC North American Update and Activities regarding PEDv

February 26, 2014 — 

At APC as we gain a better understanding of what is happening in the market with regard to PEDv and how it impacts the industry, we will provide regular updates on the steps that APC is taking to help you better manage your feed programs. [Source: APC industry release]

Bovine Plasma

• We have two plants producing 100% bovine plasma.
• Sublette, KS is a pure bovine plant producing both AP920 plasma and AP301 red cells.
• Dubuque, IA was a mixed plant (95% bovine). As of February 17, 2014 this plant is now producing 100% pure bovine plasma.

PCR Negative Pork Plasma

• Random lots of our Canada plasma inventory in both Calgary and Vercheres through February 3, 2014, have PCR tested negative for PEDv.
• Porcine plasma inventory in our United States plants, located in Selma, NC and Denison, IA are in the process of being PCR tested.
• All future North American production of porcine products will be tested.
• We will certify PEDv PCR negative porcine product from our plants.

Ongoing Research

• Our R&D team is working with several universities to find time in the facilities to run bioassay trials with PCR positive pork products to conclusively prove to the swine industry our products are safe for the industry to use.

Manufacturing Processes

• As part of our Continuous Improvement Program, we are reviewing and strengthening our current Good Manufacturing Practices.

We appreciate the opportunity to work with the industry to show our products are safe. We have done this in the past with PCV2, PRRS, and many other swine viruses. We look forward to working with you again to not only show that our products are safe, but that they can be utilized to help manage these disease challenges in your production systems.