The PED control efforts in the 82 confirmed cases in Manitoba are beginning to show results: 41 has achieved Transitional status and of these 15 has also achieved Presumptive Negative status.
High traffic high risk facilities and connected transport continue to be a risk for PED in Manitoba.
Producers are reminded that infected manure is a possible route of disease introduction and to take extra precautions when spreading possibly infected manure.
CWSHIN Report on Swine health surveillance for Quarter 3 (July to September) 2019 – 12 November 2019
Messages from the report
The CWSHIN objectives include early detection of emerging disease issues. Therefore, we strive to flag and discuss new or unusual signs of disease regardless if the cause of disease is considered common or not. One of the emerging diseases from the second quarter (Strep equi zooepidermicus or Strep zoo for short) is still lingering and causes some concern especially in Manitoba and the US Midwest. It has now been named a potential emerging disease threat.
When we face emerging swine health issues or unusual presentation of known diseases, swine producers, herd practitioners, swine health experts in laboratories and governments must be prepared to work together openly and closely.
During the first days or few weeks, sharing information is key to limiting spread of emerging swine health issues. CWSHIN strives to provide a semi-private forum for sharing information among key players in the region.
The CWSHIN objectives also include sharing information on response to regional diseases. This quarter, lessons learned from dealing with an emerging disease and experience with safely shipping PED recovered pigs to slaughter were discussed.
Practical tips from the report
The flu season has started early this year so, it’s time for the flu-shot to protect people who work with pigs, their families and the pigs.
If you see sudden deaths or higher than normal repeats or abortions call your swine practitioner (veterinary clinic).
High-risk traffic facilities and connected transport continue to be a risk for PED and other diseases such as Strep zoo
- Focus on transport biosecurity for cull sows and market hogs
- Infected manure is a possible route of PED introduction so take extra precautions when spreading possibly infected manure