It is an extra challenging Spring for on-farm and transport biosecurity because of the contamination of high-traffic sites (assembly yards, docks at slaughter, rest sites, etc.) with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED), Porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV), and Seneca Valley Virus add to that the spring manure spreading from MB-premises previously infected (PED) that will have to happen.

Practical tip
• Farm biosecurity is critical for any direct or indirect contact with high-traffic sites and transport vehicles in all western provinces.
• Caution should be applied when spreading manure from previously PED infected barns specifically in MB.