Abstract:

Environmental monitoring of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus within a swine farm during a disease outbreak

Savannah C. Stewart, MS; Cassandra K. Jones, PhD; Jordan T. Gebhardt, PhD, DVM; Jason C. Woodworth, PhD; Chad B. Paulk, PhD; Carine M. Vier, PhD; Olivia L. Harrison, MS; Charles A. Zumbaugh, PhD; Steven S. Dritz, PhD, DVM

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Environmental swabs were used as a monitoring tool during a porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreak at a farrow-to-finish swine facility. Samples were collected over the course of 16 weeks following initial infection, and changes in biosecurity practices were implemented based on results. Separation of on-farm areas into different zones as determined by animal and feed ingredient contact and proximity allowed for a targeted approach to clean-up efforts.

Keywords: environmental monitoring, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, feed, PEDV

Cite as: Stewart SC, Jones CK, Gebhardt JT, Woodworth JC, Paulk CB, Vier CM, Harrison OL, Zumbaugh CA, Dritz SS. Environmental monitoring of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus within a swine farm during a disease outbreak. J Swine Health Prod 2022;30(5):308-312.

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