Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Porcine Deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) continue to pose significant risks to swine operations across the industry.
Both viruses are highly infectious, spread easily through manure, contaminated equipment, transport vehicles, and human movement, and can have devastating financial consequences when they enter a herd.
Outbreaks of PED and PDCoV can cost farms more than $200 per sow, driven by increased mortality in piglets, production losses, and added cleaning, disinfection, and biosecurity costs.
For many producers, the economic impact can linger well beyond the initial outbreak.
Education and coordination are essential, especially during high risk months.
OMAFRA will be holding a Virtual PED/PDCoV Town Hall meeting on Thursday, January 29, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm to support producers and farm teams.