POTENTIAL FOR JEV IN US LEADS TO USDA STATEMENT ON PREPAREDNESS AND TESTING

The US swine industry, including the Swine Health Information Center, continues to prepare for the possible incursion of Japanese encephalitis virus in pigs. The threat of JEV has prompted the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services division to issue a statement regarding related testing and preparedness. The statement also addresses the diagnostic submission process and USDA plans for further preparedness activities.Diagnostic testing for any animals with clinical signs suggesting of Japanese encephalit