Ag Teachers, If you have students who raise and show pigs, please see the important information below and the attached files. If you have questions, feel free to contact me, or your Livestock Area Teacher. Ben Lastly Executive Secretary Georgia FFA Association 316 Poultry Science - UGA Athens, GA 30602 Office: (706) 552-4456 Mobile: (706) 410-4604 From: C. Robert Dove Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 3:37 PM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Important information for swine producers and show pig producers Good Morning, A case of porcine epidemic diarrheal virus (PEDv) has been confirmed in Georgia. This case is in a non-commercial herd. Producers should institute enhanced bio-security practices on their operations. Show pig producers should practice extreme care when going to and returning from shows. If possible, animals going to shows should be isolated when they return to the barn. Symptoms of PEDv include watery diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, dehydration and death in young pigs. Producers with pigs exhibiting these symptoms should consult their veterinarian immediately. I have attached a couple of information sheets to this email with additional details. Please let me know if you have any questions. Robert C. Robert Dove Undergraduate Coordinator and Swine Extension Specialist Department of Animal and Dairy Science 244 Rhodes Center for Animal and Dairy Science University of Georgia 425 River Road Athens, GA 30602 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 706-583-0796