Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in Canada: An Emerging Disease Case Study

July 8, 2015 — 

Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, Chief Veterinary Officer, provides an official synopsis of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreak and response in Canada. Canada has successfully managed the initial phase of PED introduction in the country through a coordinated effort of industry associations and provincial and federal partners, as well as the pork industry in general. Since May 2014, the numbers of confirmed cases being reported at swine farms in Canada have diminished significantly. Not only has Canada been successful in limiting the spread of the disease but it has also provided farmers with options of an iPED vaccine for use and support through Growing Forward 2 investments in the pork sector.
Kochhar HS. Canada: Porcine epidemic diarrhea in Canada: An emerging disease case study; The Canadian Veterinary Journal. 2014;55(11):1048-1049.