PED Informational Meeting

Informational seminar for pork producers held January 28, 2016 regarding the PED virus outbreak in Oregon. Speakers are Dr. Brad LeaMaster and Dr. Ryan Scholz, State Veterinarian Office and Gene Pirelli and Dr. Chuck Estill, Oregon State University.

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