What would typical swine influenza look like in pigs?
In the Australian herd, the disease would typically be expected to manifest as a sudden onset in pigs of all ages: • pigs going off feed • sudden onset high fever • discharge from eyes and nose, sneezing • breathing difficulties and a barking cough • huddling and inactivity. In general with swine influenza, a large number of pigs is likely to be affected (up to 100%) but only a small number are likely to die (1-4%). If your pigs show these signs then you should consult with your veterinary advisor or report the signs to Biosecurity Queensland.
