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Canada: cases of porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) confirmed in Ontario; One case in P.E.I.

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Source: http://www.ipolitics.ca/2014/01/23/first-case-of-deadly-pig-virus-confirmed-in-ontario/

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A farm in Middlesex County, Ontario is home to the first confirmed Canadian case of porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED).

Ontario Pork confirmed the outbreak on Twitter late Thursday afternoon, adding it was working with provincial officials to contain the virus...
 
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Investigation

Province Taking Steps to Protect Pork Industry

</HGROUP><TIME 17:00:00="" UTC="" datetime="2014-01-23">January 23, 2014 5:00 p.m.
</TIME>Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Ontario is conducting an investigation on a hog farm in Middlesex County after a suspected finding of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus.

The virus does not affect food safety, and poses no risk to human health or other animals. Pork remains a safe choice for consumers to eat.
At this time, the source of the virus is unknown. The affected farm followed strict biosecurity protocols, but experience in other jurisdictions shows that PED is extremely difficult to contain and more cases are possible.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) is working closely with the producer, the pork industry, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to control the spread of the virus. The producer is fully cooperating with all parties in the ongoing assessment.

Biosecurity remains the best tool to protect swine herds. All pork producers are encouraged to maintain strict biosecurity protocols and contact their veterinarian immediately if animals show any signs of illness. Under Ontario's Animal Health Act, veterinarians are required to immediately report any significant herd health changes to OMAF.
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Quick Facts

  • PED does not pose a human health or a food safety risk.
  • The virus is widespread in Europe, China and most recently in the U.S.
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PED is not a human health or food safety risk. Pork continues to be a safe and healthy choice for consumers. Ontario will continue to work closely with its producers to minimize the impact of this virus.?

Dr. Greg Douglas
Chief Veterinarian for Ontario

Ontario Pork is working closely with provincial and federal levels of government to ensure that the farm identified has the necessary support and resources to deal with this disease and contain it. All Ontario and Canadian swine farms are extremely vulnerable to this disease and we would urge all producers to immediately review and strengthen their existing biosecurity and disinfection protocols. We will continue to monitor the situation and update our producers when more information becomes available.?

Amy Cronin
Chair, Ontario Pork

http://news.ontario.ca/omafra/en/2014/01/porcine-epidemic-diarrhea-investigation-in-ontario.html
 
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Source: http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...-at-two-canadian-sites-posing-disastrous-loss

Pig Virus Found at Two Canadian Sites, Posing ?Disastrous? Loss
By Jen Skerritt January 24, 2014

A piglet-killing virus that spread last year to hog herds in 23 U.S. states has been detected in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

A farm in Middlesex County, Ontario, tested positive for the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus after a hog producer reported increasing vomiting, diarrhea and death in piglets on Jan. 22, Greg Douglas, the province?s chief veterinarian, said in a telephone interview from Guelph, Ontario. There was also a positive test on Jan. 21 at Olymel S.E.C. LP?s processing facility in Saint-Esprit, Quebec, Richard Vigneault, a spokesman, said by telephone from Montreal...
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Source: http://www.agweek.com/event/article/id/22543/

Pig-killing PEDv virus moves into Canada
Canada has discovered its first two cases of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), which has already killed more than 1 million pigs in the United States, government and industry officials said on Thursday.

By: Rod Nickel and Meredith Davis, Reuters

..Separately, one of Canada?s biggest pork processors, Olymel LP, said tests also confirmed the virus at an unloading dock of its Saint-Esprit slaughter facility northeast of Montreal, Quebec...

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Officials say more cases of PED in Ontario likely
January 24, 2014

Read more at: http://www.betterfarming.com/online-news/officials-say-more-cases-ped-ontario-likely-54239
 
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Investigation Update

Ontario Encouraging Swine Industry to Maintain Strict Biosecurity Protocols

</HGROUP><TIME datetime="2014-01-27" UTC="" 14:00:00="">January 27, 2014 2:00 p.m.</TIME>Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Ontario has confirmed a second case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) and a third is under investigation. Both are in the Chatham-Kent region.
PED is usually fatal for very young pigs while older pigs can recover. The virus does not affect food safety, nor is it a risk to human health or other animals. Pork remains a safe choice for consumers to eat.

After PED began circulating in the U.S. last year, the province and the pork industry worked together to implement extensive education programs to increase awareness of the disease and promote biosecurity protocols.

Since the virus is highly contagious, its presence in Canada is not unexpected and more cases are expected in the coming days and weeks.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) continues to work closely with the affected producers, the pork industry, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to deal with this new challenge and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented. Short- and long-term actions that involve all parts of the industry are being undertaken to stop the spread of the virus.

All those involved in the swine industry are encouraged to maintain strict biosecurity protocols and contact a veterinarian immediately if they see animals showing signs of illness. Under Ontario's Animal Health Act, 2009, veterinarians are required to immediately report any findings that identify a serious risk to animal health.
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Quick Facts

  • PED is not a risk to human health or food safety.
  • After circulating widely in Europe and Asia, the virus was first seen in the U.S. in April 2013 and is now known to be in at least 23 states. Canada?s first case was identified last week in Middlesex County.
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"Pork remains a safe choice for consumers. Ontario farmers always roll up their sleeves and find ways to overcome obstacles, be it fluctuations in weather, or a disease like PED. And our government is here to help.?

Kathleen Wynne
Premier and Minister of Agriculture and Food

I understand this is a challenging time for Ontario?s pork industry. In concert with Ontario Pork, my office is reviewing our mitigation strategies to ensure we have the right tools to limit the spread of PED.?

Dr. Greg Douglas
Chief Veterinarian for Ontario

Now that a second case of PED has been confirmed in the province, the scope and urgency of our efforts have changed significantly. After observing the devastating impact of the virus in the U.S. pork industry, we know an immediate collaborative response is required by all partners of the value chain including government. We are dedicated to putting a strategy and measures in place that will aid in the containment of PED virus.?

Amy Cronin
Chair, Ontario Pork


http://news.ontario.ca/omafra/en/2014/01/porcine-epidemic-diarrhea-investigation-update.html
 
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Tests confirm third case of deadly pig virus in Ontario: official
The Canadian Press
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:03:00 CST

Officials in Ontario confirm a third farm has been infected with a highly contagious and deadly pig virus.

A spokeswoman for the province's ministry of agriculture says tests conducted on a hog farm where the animals had fallen ill confirm an outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea...
 
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Source: http://www.brandonsun.com/agricultu...irus-in-ontario-official-242603811.html?thx=y

Tests confirm fourth case of deadly pig virus in Ontario: official
By: The Canadian Press
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at 7:38 AM

A deadly and highly contagious pig virus continues to spread across Ontario as officials confirm a fourth case of the outbreak has been found in the province.

Officials say two new cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea have been confirmed through laboratory tests.

One case — a farm in Chatham-Kent — was flagged earlier this week as under investigation after pigs there fell ill.

A spokeswoman for the province's Ministry of Agriculture says the latest case was found at a farm in Norfolk County, which is on the north shore of Lake Erie.

Susan Murray says authorities expect to find more cases since PED is so easy to transmit...

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Source: http://www.farms.com/ag-industry-ne...o-new-ped-cases-confirmed-in-ontario-268.aspx

Pig Virus Continues to Spread: Two New PED Cases Confirmed in Ontario
By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

Two more Ontario hog farms have been infected by the pig-killing virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PED, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) confirmed Wednesday...added article
 
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As of Thursday, January 30, 2014, four cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) have been confirmed on Ontario swine farms.
    • One in Middlesex County
    • Two in Chatham-Kent
    • One in Norfolk County
Sampling has also confirmed the presence of the virus at an assembly yard, a trucking yard, and a processing plant.
Given the hardy, virulent nature of PED it is not unexpected to find it present in various locations. The experience in the U.S. has shown us that.
PED is not a risk to human health or other animals. It is not a food safety risk.
The virus is generally fatal for very young animals. Older animals can recover, as in fact some are on affected farms.
The present goal is to limit the spread of the virus through stringent biosecurity measures. It is critical that all those in the industry - producers, transporters, suppliers - work together and increase vigilance with biosecurity measures.
All pork producers must maintain strict biosecurity protocols - on-farm biosecurity can keep PED out of your barns.
Producers should also contact their veterinarian immediately if animals show any signs of illness. It is important that we know how many farms are infected.
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Growing Forward 2 and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) The federal and provincial governments are creating a special biosecurity intake under Growing Forward 2 (GF2) specifically for businesses in, and related to, the swine industry in order to address challenges related to PED.
For information on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and recommended biosecurity measures on the farm, please access the following available resources. If you suspect that your farm and/or livestock may be affected by PED, please consult with your local veterinarian.
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/inspection/ahw/PED-advisory.html
 
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Federal Government provides emergency access to vaccine for hogs

Vaccine will help pork industry to respond to the threat posed by porcine epidemic diarrhea

January 30, 2014, Ottawa: Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is prepared to issue permits to authorize veterinarians to import the iPED+ vaccine for use in Canadian pig herds.

The manufacturer's preliminary studies have shown that vaccinated pigs develop antibodies against the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus.

It will be available for use in Canada under veterinary supervision in pigs as a precautionary measure against PED.

Quick Facts
?The Chief Veterinary Officer of Canada continues to work with provincial counterparts and industry stakeholders to ensure coordinated leadership on the response to this disease.
?Swine producers should contact their veterinarians about the vaccine.
?Veterinarians can apply for an import permit for the vaccine immediately.
?To date the Federal Government has invested over $29 million to help industry prepare to mitigate risks related to swine diseases, including the development and implementation of on-farm biosecurity standards and best management practices.
?There are no food safety or human health concerns associated with this disease.
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"Our Government remains committed to ensuring the health of Canada's valuable agriculture sector. Today's announcement is another step in the CFIA's continuous efforts to work with the provinces to prevent PED from spreading in Canada."

The Honourable Gerry Ritz
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

"We are working closely with pork farmers to ensure that effective biosecurity measures are in place and will continue in assisting with any monitoring, diagnostic and technical support as needed."

The Honourable Maxime Bernier
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism, and Agriculture)

"Farmers need access to whatever tools are available to fight this virus. Producers appreciate the work by both federal and provincial governments to support the industry and need to emphasize that producers need to do everything they can on farm through their due diligence and biosecurity efforts limit the spread of the PED virus."

Jean-Guy Vincent, Chair
Canadian Pork Council
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http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-t...es/2014-01-30/eng/1391125043503/1391125051515
 
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Source: http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/fifth-...on-ontario-farm-as-outbreak-spreads-1.1666197

Fifth case of deadly pig virus confirmed on Ontario farm as outbreak spreads
The Canadian Press
Published Saturday, February 1, 2014 3:17PM EST

SIMCOE COUNTY, Ont. -- A fifth case of a deadly and highly contagious pig virus has been confirmed in Ontario.

The provincial agriculture ministry says a pig from a farm in Simcoe County north of Toronto tested positive for porcine epidemic diarrhea on Saturday morning.

It's the third hog to test positive this week in the outbreak, which saw its first confirmed case on Jan. 22...
 
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Source: http://london.ctvnews.ca/two-more-cases-of-ped-found-in-chatham-kent-and-perth-county-1.1671585

Two more cases of PED found in Chatham-Kent and Perth County
CTV London
Published Wednesday, February 5, 2014 11:52AM EST

Another two cases of a deadly pig virus have been confirmed and the illness has now spread to Perth County...

...This brings the total number of cases up to seven since Jan. 22...
 
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) <!-- #EndEditable -->
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Updates

<TABLE border=1 width="50%"><CAPTION>Ontario confirmed PED diagnoses</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>Date Confirmed</TH><TH scope=col>County</TH><TH scope=col>Farm Type</TH></TR><TR><TD>January 22, 2014</TD><TD>Middlesex</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 25, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Norfolk</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 31, 2014</TD><TD>Simcoe</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 4, 2014</TD><TD>Elgin</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Wellington </TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 6, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=1 width="48%"><CAPTION>Off-farm sampling (not in animals)</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>Date confirmed</TH><TH scope=col>Location type</TH></TR><TR><TD>January 25, 2014</TD><TD>Assembly yard</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 28, 2014</TD><TD>Trucking yards</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 29, 2014</TD><TD>Processing plant</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Given the hardy, virulent nature of PED it is not unexpected to find it present in various locations. The experience in the U.S. has shown us that.
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Last Modified: February 6, 2014
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/inspection/ahw/PED-advisory.html
 
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Source: http://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/pig-virus-suspected-in-pei-three-new-cases-in-ontario-929.aspx

Pig Virus ?Suspected? in PEI, Three New Cases in Ontario
PED Cases Confirmed in Ontario, Manitoba
By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

Prince Edward Island (PEI) has a suspected case of the pig-killing virus ? porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED), and Ontario has three new cases.

This is the latest development in the spread of PED - the virus has now been detected in Ontario, Manitoba and another case is under investigation in PEI.

?It?s a highly suspect case, it?s been confirmed locally,? said Robert Harding, Executive Director of the Canadian Swine Health Board...

...There are now 16 PED diagnoses in Ontario, and three new cases were confirmed Feb. 14 in Perth, Niagara and Leeds-Grenville counties. One case was confirmed in Manitoba Feb. 14.

Island pork producers were notified of a suspected PED case on Feb. 13....
 
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Updates - Biosecurity - PED - Clinical Signs - Compromised Animals - Deadstock - Service Provider Advice - Help Lines - News Releases - GF2[/FONT]

Growing Forward 2

Growing Forward 2 and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED)

The federal and provincial governments have created a special biosecurity intake under Growing Forward 2 (GF2) specifically for businesses in, and related to, the swine industry in order to address challenges related to PED.
The program gives producers, truckers, abattoirs, assembly facilities, and rendering service providers access to the funds to enhance their biosecurity investments.

Applications are being accepted now and the intake will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 13, 2014.

The Program Guideline and Application are available here.

Since September 2013, farm, food and other agri-businesses in Ontario have been able to access biosecurity programming under GF2 to help grow their profits, expand their markets and manage shared risks. These existing supports will continue after the special intake concludes.

Updates

<TABLE border=1 width="50%"><CAPTION>Ontario confirmed PED diagnoses</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>Date Confirmed</TH><TH scope=col>County</TH><TH scope=col>Farm Type</TH></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Leeds-Grenville</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Niagara</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 13, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Perth</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 12, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 11, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Lambton</TD><TD scope=col>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 9, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Elgin </TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 9, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Niagara</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 6, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Wellington </TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 4, 2014</TD><TD>Elgin</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 31, 2014</TD><TD>Simcoe</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Norfolk</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 25, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 22, 2014</TD><TD>Middlesex</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE border=1 width="48%"><CAPTION>Off-farm sampling (not in animals)</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>Date confirmed</TH><TH scope=col>Type</TH></TR><TR><TD>January 29, 2014</TD><TD>Processing plant</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 28, 2014</TD><TD>Trucking yards</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 25, 2014</TD><TD>Assembly yard</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Sampling has also detected PED genetic material in swine feed.
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http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/inspection/ahw/PED-advisory.html
 
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First case of pig virus confirmed in P.E.I.
The Canadian Press
Published on February 16, 2014


A professor at a Prince Edward Island veterinary college says his worse fears have been realized with confirmation of a case of the deadly pig virus porcine epidemic diarrhea on an Island farm.

"We were worried about the virus even before this break. We were hoping it wouldn't come," said Dan Hurnik, a professor of swine health management at the Atlantic Veterinary College.

The province's Agriculture Department says the National Centre of Foreign Animal Disease in Winnipeg has confirmed the presence of the virus, a highly contagious disease that has already killed millions of piglets in the United States...
 
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED)
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Updates

Swine Feed

On February 9, Ontario sampling detected PED genetic material in swine feed.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), as regulator for animal feed, announced on February 18, 2014 that they are conducting further testing to determine if feed may be a contributing factor in the current PED virus situation. The CFIA will work with the Council of Chief Veterinary Officers and the pork industry in Canada to proactively manage the possible risk of PED virus transmission through feed.

Producers are encouraged to discuss feed options with their veterinarian and their feed company.

On-Farm Testing

<TABLE border=1 width="50%"><CAPTION>Ontario confirmed PED diagnoses</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>Date Confirmed</TH><TH scope=col>County</TH><TH scope=col>Farm Type</TH></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 4, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 28, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 26, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Essex</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 25, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 20, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Hamilton-Wentworth</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Perth</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-wean</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Leeds-Grenville</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Niagara</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 13, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Perth</TD><TD scope=col>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 12, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 11, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Lambton</TD><TD scope=col>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 9, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Elgin </TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 9, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Niagara</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 6, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Wellington </TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 4, 2014</TD><TD>Elgin</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 31, 2014</TD><TD>Simcoe</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Norfolk</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 25, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 22, 2014</TD><TD>Middlesex</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Off-farm sampling (not in animals)

Sampling has been ongoing at assembly yard, trucking yards and processing plants since January 25. Some positive samples have been found; many negative samples have been found.

Where positive samples are found, cleaning and disinfection is heightened. All parts of the supply chain are encouraged to maintain strict biosecurity to limit the virus' spread.

Other Provinces

On February 14, 2014 PED virus was confirmed at one Manitoba farm and one Prince Edward Island farm.

On February 23, 2014 PED virus was confirmed at one Quebec farm.
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Last Modified: March 5, 2014

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Re: Canada: 25 cases of porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) confirmed in Ontario; One case in P.E.I.

Re: Canada: 25 cases of porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) confirmed in Ontario; One case in P.E.I.

Cause of deadly pig virus outbreak may have been discovered

CORNWALL, Ont. -- Canadian researchers believe they have identified the source of the outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) which has been causing so many problems for North American pig farmers.



There were hopes that PED could be kept out of Canada, but the first case here was confirmed in Ontario on January 23, 2014, with subsequent cases following in Manitoba and Quebec, as well as many more Ontario farms.

In recent weeks, Canadian laboratory testing has suggested the source of the infection may be a blood plasma additive in a "nursery" ration used in both the U.S.A. and Canada.

While further testing takes place, the manufacturer has voluntarily recalled all existing feed stocks and has removed the use of plasma from the recipe for this feed.

http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/canada/archives/2014/03/20140310-144446.html
 
Re: Canada: 25 cases of porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) confirmed in Ontario; One case in P.E.I.

Re: Canada: 25 cases of porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) confirmed in Ontario; One case in P.E.I.

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) <!-- #EndEditable -->

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On-Farm Testing

<TABLE border=1 width="50%"><CAPTION>Ontario confirmed PED diagnoses</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TH scope=col>Date Confirmed</TH><TH scope=col>County</TH><TH scope=col>Farm Type</TH></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 30, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Middlesex</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 24, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 24, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Nursery</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 24, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Elgin</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 22, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 22, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Nursery</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 11, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 11, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Lambton</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 10, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 10, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 9, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 4, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 4, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 2, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>April 2, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-wean</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 29, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 28, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Perth</TD><TD scope=col>Nursery</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 28, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Elgin</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-wean</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 27, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 26, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Lambton</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 21, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Brant</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 21, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 21, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 19, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Nursery</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 17, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 17, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Perth</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 17, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-feeder</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 11, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Haldimand</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 7, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 7, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Huron</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 7, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Middlesex</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>March 4, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Bruce</TD><TD scope=col>Finisher</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 28, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 26, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Essex</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 25, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 20, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Hamilton-Wentworth</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Perth</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-wean</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 18, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Leeds-Grenville</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 14, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Niagara</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 13, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Perth</TD><TD scope=col>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 12, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Oxford</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 11, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Lambton</TD><TD scope=col>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 9, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Elgin </TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD scope=col>February 9, 2014</TD><TD scope=col>Niagara</TD><TD scope=col>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 6, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Wellington </TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 5, 2014</TD><TD>Perth</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>February 4, 2014</TD><TD>Elgin</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 31, 2014</TD><TD>Simcoe</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Norfolk</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 27, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 25, 2014</TD><TD>Chatham-Kent</TD><TD>Wean-to-finish</TD></TR><TR><TD>January 22, 2014</TD><TD>Middlesex</TD><TD>Farrow-to-finish</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Off-farm sampling (not in animals)

Sampling has been ongoing at assembly yard, trucking yards and processing plants since January 25. Some positive samples have been found; many negative samples have been found.
Where positive samples are found, cleaning and disinfection is heightened. All parts of the supply chain are encouraged to maintain strict biosecurity to limit the virus' spread.
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