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Disease Alert: PDCOV and PED

Don't let outbreaks turn into a potential epidemic.

Active cases of PDCOV and PED have risen sharply in Ontario. All producers and their business partners visiting the farm are strongly encouraged to increase biosecurity vigilance, particularly as we approach planting season where risk of transmission through manure movement is increased.

Report all potential cases to your veterinarian as soon as possible. Additional information is linked below.

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ChopTalk Episode 19: The science of feeding Iowa pigs

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Many of us feed our pets specialized diets to keep them healthy. Iowa pig farmers do the same. Episode 19 is all about the strides being made in pig nutrition to optimize pig health, meet consumer demands and enhance environmental sustainability. Dr. Trey Kellner, a swine nutritionist, Dr. Laura Greiner from Iowa State University, and farmer Gene Gourley dig into the science behind pig nutrition and what it means for animal health, meat quality and the environment.