Deadly pig virus found for the first time in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB — A disease that has killed millions of piglets around the world has been detected in Alberta for the first time.
Alberta Pork confirms the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus, which causes diarrhea and vomiting in pigs, was detected at a 400-head hog operation in the province.
The organization says there has been no food safety concerns as a result of the incident, and park products are safe to consume.
PED was first confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in January 2014 in Ontario, and it has also been reported in Manitoba, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island.