Economic Impact of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea. (National Pork Board)
Published:September 8, 2014
It has been a long year for many pig farmers that have experienced first-hand the impact of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus or PEDV. Since first surfacing just over one year ago, it has spread to pig farms in 30 states. And, although it poses no threat to human health or food safety, it is causing increased piglet death and labor costs anywhere it appears.