From today (18 December) porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) is a notifiable disease in England.   

The change of states was announced by the government at the beginning of the week. From Friday, pig-keepers will be required to contact The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) if they have any suspicion of PED in their livestock. P

Commenting on Friday, Dr Mandy Nevel, President of the Pig Veterinary Society, said, “The Pig Veterinary Society was actively involved in the decision to make PED notifiable in England and we fully support the decision.  Whilst we hope PED does not come into England, the legislation will facilitate rapid diagnosis, control and eradication in the event of a case occurring.  We urge the rest of the UK to take similar action.”

Vets have backed proposals to make PED notifiable in Scotland and said they are keen to see similar measures in place across the rest of the UK.