Swine Diseases

Canada's reputation for producing high quality swine and pork products is directly attributable to producers' ongoing commitment to maintaining disease-free status in their swine herds.  Many diseases prevalent in livestock 20-30 years ago have all but been eradicated with the implementation of comprehensive biosecurity protocols, improved breeding and genetics and strict adherance to on-farm food safety programs.  For instance, Listeria has not been present in pork products in more than 19 years and not a single case of Foot and Mouth Disease has been reported in Canada since 1952.

To prevent the spread of disease in Canadian swine herds, and to protect Canada's export markets, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency enforces adherance to strict controls and quarantine measure at borders to ensure no diseased animals enter Canada or are exported.

Additional information on swine diseases can be found at the following links:

• Prairie Diagnostic Services - University of Saskatchewan 

• Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)
        

Links to information on specific swine diseases:

• Classical Swine Fever  
• Foot and Mouth Disease
• Porcine Circovirus Disease in Western Canada
• Pseudorabies