PEDv can affect all pigs and is often fatal to newborn pigs. However, it does not affect any other species, including humans, and is not a food safety issue.
Manitoba Pork has initiated a PEDv Manure Sampling project in 2014.
To participate in the project, producers can contact project coordinator, Darlene Meakin, at 204-897-0622 or dmeakin@manitobapork.com.
The following video produced by Manitoba Pork will take you through proper manure sampling procedure in testing for PEDv.