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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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InsidePTI | Livestock Manure (Swine Effluent) ? Corn & Soybean

Video: InsidePTI | Livestock Manure (Swine Effluent) ? Corn & Soybean


Here at the PTI Farm, we've always tried to incorporate livestock manure into our fertility program. This past year, we incorporated hog manure for the first time, removing the solids so we could band swine effluent in-furrow. Livestock manure can be a powerful tool if we manage it correctly and use it strategically as part of a nutrient management program. In this video, Jason is sharing what we saw from our first year incorporating swine effluent.