Man speaking at news conference.

Vigilance needed more than ever now that PED in province

While industry and provincial officials work to keep it contained, 
investigations continue into the source of the spread

While provincial and industry officials worked to contain Manitoba’s first case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PEDv) this week, attention shifted to a pig plasma feed ingredient as a possible source of transmission. Landmark Feeds, which is owned by Nutreco, issued a statement late last week saying a plasma-based feed additive for newborn piglets is suspected