Manitoba Pork says the number of cases of Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus has increased significantly in recent weeks.

As of Thursday morning, there were 40 cases confirmed in 2019, 34 in southeast Manitoba, five in the Lowe Farm/Morris area, and one in the Whitemouth region.

Manitoba Pork says biosecurity is paramount during this outbreak and advises producers and stakeholders to consult herd veterinarians and visit Manitoba Pork's biosecurity webpage for ideas on where improvements can be made in your operations.

Registered producers can log in to the password protected Manitoba Coordinated Disease Response (MCDR) to access detailed information on PED-affected premises, including status, location and manure application.

To register for the MCDR, or for any other swine health concerns, contact Jenelle Hamblin, Manitoba Pork's Manager of Swine Health Programs, at jhamblin@manitobapork.com or 204-235-4442.