Swine Delta Coronavirus Detected in Alberta – Biosecurity Reminder

Alberta Pork has detected Swine Delta Coronavirus (SDCV) at a pig-handling facility in Alberta during ongoing surveillance efforts with the Alberta government. SDCV is from the same viral family as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE), causing similar symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration in pigs. While generally less severe than PED, SDCV can still lead to piglet mortality in severe cases.