A farm in Southern Alberta has contracted the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv), with the case laboratory-confirmed on February 21, 2026.
This marks the first confirmed case of PED in Alberta since February 2022.
Containment Measures in Place
A three-kilometre and 10-kilometre buffer zone have been established around the affected operation to prevent further spread. According to Alberta Pork, no other farms are located within these zones.
A full investigation is underway to determine the source of the outbreak. The impacted producer, herd veterinarian, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), and Alberta Pork are working collaboratively to contain the virus and limit further transmission.
As of February 19, 2026, all facilities participating in Alberta Pork’s Environmental Disease Monitoring Program had tested negative for PEDv and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV).
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