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Veterinarian Confirms PEDV Can Re-infect a Previously Exposed Herd
2014-05-28 21:53:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Reuters Reuters News reported on an incidence of re-infection with the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) on an Indiana farm this spring. Matt Ackerman, DVM, a southeastern Indiana swine veterinarian, spoke to Reuters on behalf of his clients who own the farm that experienced the re-break. Ackerman said that the same strain of PEDV hit the farm in May 2013, and again in March 2014. Jittery pork producers had been talking about rumored re-breaks throughout the winter and spring. Ackermans announcement is said to be the first public confirmation of a farms experiences with a re-infection that occurred in spite of strict biosecurity and sanitation protocols. Content Classification: Curated read more
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