They found H1N1 in pigs in Canada, are pigs passing the disease to people?
No, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (C.F.I.A.) announced the occurrence of H1N1 virus in a swine herd in Alberta. The C.F.I.A. believes that the swine became ill after exposure to a Canadian farm worker, exhibiting flu-like symptoms, who had recently returned from Mexico. What are the clinical signs of H1N1 in swine? Signs of influenza in swine are similar to those in humans, sudden onset of fever, depression, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, breathing difficulties, watery red eyes, and lack of appetite. If your pigs are showing any of these signs, call your veterinarian. Is there anyone monitoring swine for H1N1? Veterinarians are on constant alert for the signs of influenza in swine. Private practitioners, state and federal veterinarians and animal health officials are monitoring swine herds for signs of disease. U.S.D.A. has put U.S. pork producers on a high alert for safety. To date, the U.S. swine herd is free of H1N1 influenza. How can I protect my swine herd? • Practice, enfo
