Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV)-infected pig carcasses

Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV)-infected pig carcasses

Abstract Background Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) is an enteric disease of swine that has emerged as a worldwide threat to swine herd health and production. Substantial research has been conducted to assess viability of the virus on surfaces of vehicles and equipment, in feed and water, and...

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Main Authors: Sarah Vitosh-Sillman, John Dustin Loy, Bruce Brodersen, Clayton Kelling, Kent Eskridge, Amy Millmier Schmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus
Composting
Temperature
Mortality
Carcass disposal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-017-0068-z

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