Province Confirms 13th Case Of PED Virus

May 10, 2017
 
On May 8, 2017, Manitoba's Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) confirmed positive test results for PEDv from another sow operation in southeast Manitoba.
 
This farm is within 5 km of the two infected farms that were confirmed PED positive on May 2 and May 6 respectively.
 
Manitoba Agriculture’s Emergency Operation Centre is continuing to operate, assisting the affected producer and conducting a full disease investigation.
 
Biocontainment measures have been implemented at the site and plans for animal care and cleaning are underway.
 
Producers within a 5-km radius of the infected site and contacts with the infected site have been alerted, and are monitoring their herds and collecting samples for testing.
 
All veterinarians with clients within the 5 km area have been made aware of the site's location.
 
Source : Portageonline