Novel Swine Enteric Coronavirus -- Canada
For the 1st time, the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus has been discovered in Alberta. On [Tue 8 Jan 2019], Alberta Pork reported on their website the virus, which causes diarrhea and vomiting in pigs, has been found on a 400-head hog operation in the province.
They say the virus is spread by the fecal-oral route, with the most common source being infected feces coming onto the farm from various surfaces that can transmit the disease. The virus can also cause up to 100% mortality in
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6249960&promed&0
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