Purcell FFA

Today, we received confirmation of a positive case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) in Oklahoma. We suspect it has already spread across the state, as ...we have received multiple reports of signs and symptoms consistent with PEDv infection - primarily in show pigs. Beginning Monday, Feb 15, we will require a Certificate of Veterinarian Inspection (CVI) within 72 hours of any shows with a statement from your veterinarian stating pigs from your premises have shown no signs of PEDv in the past two weeks. We want to remind pig owners and exhibitors that taking steep biosecurity measures is the best way to prevent PEDv from entering your herd. For questions or concerns, please call our State Vet's office at 405.522.0270.

Our State Vet wants to warn swine owners and exhibitors about a number of show pigs from multiple locations in the state that have developed gastrointestinal is...sues in the past 7-10 days. The symptoms we are seeing include diarrhea, some vomiting, listlessness, and off feed. It appears that the condition is contagious. We have not heard of any deaths associated with the condition in show pigs but some of these types diseases can cause high death rates in younger pigs if they are exposed. We are working to get diagnostics done today but regardless of what we find out, this is a serious disease that appears to spread easily and quickly when pigs are commingled. With County Shows and OYE coming up soon, it is very important we control this now. It’s incredibly important for exhibitors, parents, Ag Educators, and Extension Educators to act responsibly and not take pigs that are sick or have been in association with sick swine to shows for at least 10 days after the illness has subsided. Educate yourselves and others about good biosecurity and how to maintain it. Keep pigs that have commingled with other pigs away from sows and other pigs at home. Take care of show pigs and sick or exposed pigs last and change clothes and boots before going back to sows and other pigs.

With the current weather forecast we have decided to move our Bonus Auction to Thursday, February 25th. The Local Show is still pending due to the availability of the county barn. We will update you as soon as we know something!

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