Is USDA testing and monitoring to make sure swine are not infected with the virus and if so, how?
• A network of Federal veterinarians, state animal health officials and private practitioners are regularly involved with monitoring U.S. swine for signs of significant disease. • To date, there have been no reports that the influenza virus currently causing illness in humans is circulating anywhere in the U.S. swine herd. • As a proactive measure, USDA has reached out to all state animal health officials to affirm they have no signs of this virus type in their state. • We have also reached out to pork producers to remind them of the need to watch for any warning signs.
