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Purdue conference to offer latest info on PEDv

Purdue Extension will host a conference to update producers and members of the swine industry on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus.  Eight speakers of various swine expertise will present information on the PED virus at the Purdue PED Conference.

The conference is October 21st at the Hendricks County 4-H complex and conference center in Danville and runs from 9am to 4;30pm.

Speakers and topics:

* Daren Miller, Indiana swine production veterinarian: PED basics such as how to identify the virus, how it is spreads and how it affects production phases, and comparing PED to transmissible gastroenteritis.

* Craig Bowen, swine programs director at the Indiana Board of Animal Health: Indiana occurrences, case definitions and a recap before the federal order on PED, current regulations and how to report cases.

* Brian Arnold, vice president of member outreach and youth development at the National Swine Registry: PED safety and regulations at livestock competitions and shows.

* Lindy Miller, Purdue Extension educator: Planning for outbreaks financially and maintaining employee morale.

* Roman Pogranichniy, professor of virology and pathologist at the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory: Testing and sampling of PED at ADDL and why the virus is challenging for the swine industry.

* John Baker, Indiana swine production veterinarian: Strategies to improve PED immunity.

* Tom Gillespie, Indiana swine production veterinarian: How to handle reinfection of PED.

* Max Rodibaugh, Indiana swine production veterinarian: Additional biosecurity measures with PED.

A link to registration can be found HERE.  Registration closes October 7th.

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