Porcine epidemic diarrhoea

Porcine epidemic diarrhea is a condition caused by the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus that leads lớn severe gastrointestinal disease in pigs.

It is closely related lớn the agent responsible for transmissible gastroenteritis in pigs. Piglets are most susceptible lớn the disease, as are young adults during periods of stress. Transmission is via the fecal-oral route.

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Signs and symptoms[edit]

In adult swine, the disease is very mild and mortality is rare. The primary signs are a watery diarrhea and mild systemic signs such as pyrexia, anorexia and lethargy.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis is via immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry, and ELISA can detect antigen or antibodies.

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Treatment and control[edit]

Treatment is symptomatic and aims lớn prevent dehydration in young pigs, using products such as electrolyte and energy supplements. Good biosecurity protocols such as adequate quarantine, isolation of cases, and disinfection help prevent entry or spread of the disease in the herd. In Canada, the Canadian Swine Health Board developed detailed protocols on how lớn adequately disinfect transportation vehicles for live hogs and ensure the quality of the disinfection protocol.