PEDv Timeline: The Hog Industry's Toughest Battle
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In 2003, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) found its way to the United States, but no one could predict the devastating impact it would make. This disease hit U.S. swine herd hard, showing big time when September rolled around.
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Just when we thought the PEDv surge had calmed down, the fierce winter enriched the spread of the disease. Biosecurity became of utmost importance, so we compiled 9 tips to block PEDv.
- Read more: Swine virus surging: Biosecurity suggestions
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Although the pork industry definitely suffered blows all across the nation, pork margins grew despite PEDv nerves. What about contractors? Agriculture.com contributors asked how PEDv takeover has affected contractors. Join the chat!
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PEDv caused millions of hogs to die across the U.S. This severe drop in numbers (by rules of supply and demand) hiked hog futures to new heights. However, many economists and producers kept an optimistic outlook despite the PEDv.
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The USDA’s quarterly report released March 28 showed that the disease was still spreading, but at a slower rate than the previous quarter. “Hopefully, we have hit the peak,” says Marcia Shannon, University of Missouri Extension swine nutrition specialist. That didn't keep anyone from stepping up the biosecurity this spring. -
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Talk about PEDv mellowed slightly later in April. Some have developed theories that feed is suspect in the spread of the swine virus.
- Chat with other hog producers in Hog talk: Is PEDv on the way out?
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The beginning of April, Japan reported taking some pretty big hits to their swine industry due to none other than PEDv. The country is looking to increase their imports after losing thousands of hogs.
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The USDA is taking the highest precautions in not letting a disease such as PEDv strike again. That includes keeping diligent records, which is why they are saying it's required to report all hog deaths.
Hit by an epidemic that killed millions of hogs in the U.S., PEDv turned the hog industry on end. Take a look back at the battle against PEDv.
