Swine Health
US Swine Health Improvement Plan
US SHIP is a USDA Veterinary Services sponsored pilot project being pursued with support of state and industry partners. US SHIP has received endorsements of support by the United States Animal Health Association, American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council, and the North American Meat Institute.
More InformationPorcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
PEDv is a viral disease from the family Coronaviridae. PEDv is not a zoonotic disease and is not a food safety concern. Clinical signs of the disease include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and death loss. The disease is most severe in young piglets but can affect pigs of any age.
More InformationPorcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome
The disease occurs in all age groups of swine. Reproductive deficiency or failure is seen in sows and gilts while infected boars will have poor semen quality. The respiratory syndrome is seen more often in young growing pigs but can also occur in finishing pigs and breeding stock.
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