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
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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

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