U.S. Swine Herd Marks Four Years Without a Positive TGEV Case

Jul 01, 2025

By Abbey Canon

More than 500,000 PCRs from all age groups and farm types across 47 states have been tested since 2021.

Transmissible gastroenteritis is a highly contagious viral illness affecting swine of all ages, marked by symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. The disease is triggered by the TGE virus, which belongs to the Coronaviridae family. Piglets younger than two weeks often experience high mortality rates, though the fatality rate decreases as they age.

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