Hog virus taking toll, production is cut by millions
Story Date: 4/1/2014

 

Source: Gregory Phillips, FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER, 3/31/14
 
For veterinarian Matthew Turner, porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is proving a formidable opponent.
While fighting to keep the virus out of the Clinton-based Prestage Farms network, Turner said he found it moves quickly, is infectious at a very low dose and spreads by means vets do not fully understand.


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