date:Jul 04, 2013
the virus does not pose any health risk to humans or other animals, and PEDv-infected meat is safe to eat.
The detection of virus in North Carolina has raised concerns as the state has heavy concentration of large sow farms.
North Carolina, which is the second largest sow production state after Iowa, is also the production base for Smithfield Foods. While PEDv has not been detected in Smithfield Foods' farms, the company has unveiled a set of procedures to keep the virus out of its operations.