Manitoba’s pork industry is celebrating significant progress in the fight against Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED), thanks to the dedication of producers, veterinarians, and barn staff who have worked tirelessly to uphold strict biosecurity standards.
PED, a viral gastrointestinal infection first detected in the U.S. in 2013 and in Manitoba in 2014, has been a recurring challenge for the province. Major outbreaks peaked with 80 cases in 2017, 82 in 2019, and more than 120 cases between 2021–2022. Those events prompted the creation of the Manitoba PED Elimination Plan, a coordinated effort aimed at long-term control and prevention.
According to Jenelle Hamblin, Director of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork, the results of that plan are now clear.