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How is Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) Virus Impacting Hog Markets?

2013-08-04 22:58:00| National Hog Farmer

By Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics, Inc., Adel, IA Just what can we say about the impact of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus on summer pig numbers and, by extension, winter hog slaughter? That question is floating through markets these days with no clear answers available. Somehow, A whole lot! just doesnt seem to suffice as an answer to the question of how many pigs have been lost. And I fear the numbers I have produced in recent weeks are little, if any, better. read more

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Are you taking precautions for exhibiting at swine shows given the concerns about the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus?

2013-08-02 23:42:11| National Hog Farmer

It's fair season again, with county fairs being held this summer and state exhibitions mostly running through the late sumer and fall. Are you taking precautions for exhibiting at swine shows given concerns about the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus? We are making sure all transport vehicles get washed. We are planning to isolate all stock returning to the farm. We are not planning to bring back any stock from the fair. We are not exhibiting this year due to concerns over PED.

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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) Virus: FAQ and Survival Tidbits

2013-07-29 21:36:00| National Hog Farmer

By Kent Schwartz, DVM, and Rodger Main, DVM Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory By now, swine producers should be well aware of the emergence of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus in the United States. Do not underestimate the likelihood of transmission to your herd; this is a sneaky virus. Some answers to common questions asked at the diagnostic laboratory follow, as well as tidbits on how to understand disease impact and decreases losses of suckling pigs. read more

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Ahead of World Hepatitis Day, UN urges greater efforts to fight silent epidemic'

2013-07-25 09:24:49| Electronics - Topix.net

Only one-third of the world's countries have national strategies for viral hepatitis, the United Nations health agency today said urging Governments to scale up measures to tackle this 'silent epidemic,' in particular the five types that, over time, cause chronic and debilitating illnesses.

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Dont Spread Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus When Applying Manure

2013-07-17 16:20:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: Michigan State University The risk of spreading porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus through manure application should be a concern for all farms with pigs exhibiting clinical signs of the disease, according to a recent report by Gerald May and Beth Ferry, Michigan State University Extension.  PED is spread through oral-fecal contact, manure-contaminated boots, clothing, transport trailers and other equipment. read more

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