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Displaying Articles 1-17 in H1N1 Flu Outbreak

Pig Industry Articles: H1N1 Flu Outbreak

Characterisation of Recent Human-Like H1 (δ-Cluster) Swine Influenza Virus Isolates
There is considerable genetic and antigenic heterogeneity among δ-cluster H1 swine influenza virus (SIV) isolates, according to researchers at Newport Laboratories in the US.
Long-Term Study of Swine Flu Viruses Shows Increasing Viral Diversity
Increased transportation of live pigs appears to have driven an increase in the diversity of swine influenza viruses found in the animals in Hong Kong over the last three decades, according to a new study.
Study Confirms Need for Molecular Surveillance of Swine Flu Viruses
Swine influenza viruses isolated in 1983, 2002 and 2009 in Sweden exemplify different lineages and confirm the need for continued molecular surveillance according to researchers working in Sweden and Hungary.
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and its Potential Implications for Animal Health
At present, the overall impact of the H1N1 virus for the health of the EU pig population is considered minimal and the current epidemiological situation of the virus in pigs does not justify their vaccination with pH1N1 vaccine, according the European...
Antimicrobials Boost Nursery Pig Performance, Returns
For the overall trial, adding antibiotics to the diet during any phase improved performance and economic returns, according to M.U. Steidinger and colleagues, presenting their paper at the Kansas Swine Day 2009.
Economic Impact of the 'Swine Flu' Misnomer
What was believed to have started in April at a pig farm in Mexico and in the United States has now taken its toll across the globe. Countries around the world are negatively impacted by what is known as 'swine flu', a name misleading enough to affect...
H1N1 - an Economic Impact on the Pig Industry
Apart from economic events and challenging feed prices, one of the most important events this year to hit the US pig meat industry has been the outbreak of H1N1 influenza in Mexico and then in the US, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Information on Influenza A (H1N1) Control
Hygiene and emergency disease outbreak information for influenza A (H1N1) from DuPont Disinfectants.
New Swine Flu Has Avian Flu Genes
Researchers have identified a new strain of swine influenza, H2N3, which belongs to the group of H2 influenza viruses that last infected humans during the 1957 pandemic. This new strain has a molecular twist: it is composed of avian and swine influenza...
The SIV Challenge
From Pfizer Animal Health. The evolving nature of the swine influenza virus (SIV) makes it hard to control, especially in show pigs.
What’s New With Swine Flu?
By Michael Kuhn, DVM, Pfizer Animal Health.
Fighting Illegal Imports to Beat Disease Threat
The threat of exotic animal diseases entering a country has led to a raft of legislation from most authorities preventing the illegal import of animal products, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Forgotten Diseases
By Bob Friendship as presented at the 2007 London Swine Conference.
Preventing Swine Influenza in the Breeding Herd
By DuPont Animal Health Solutions - Swine influenza is a common problem throughout pig production worldwide. It is caused by a number of closely related influenza type A viruses. These are identified from each other by surface proteins. The most common...
Trends in Vaccination Practices for Respiratory Diseases on U.S. Swine
By USDA NAHMS - Vaccinating swine to prevent disease is a common management practice among U.S. swine producers. The choice of vaccines administered depends on the risk of disease, stage of production, and age of the animal. Vaccination effectiveness...
Your 3-step Flu Review
By Jim Carlton, Swine Practitioner editor - Swine influenza virus is a more complex problem today than it has been in the past. That’s why it’s important to be vigilant against the disease all year long.
Guard Against Both Swine Flu Strains Year-Round
Routine Vaccination Helps Control Disease - Pork producers and veterinarians need to guard against both subtypes of influenza virus circulating in U.S. swine herds — regardless of the season. That’s the opinion of leading swine-disease specialists...
 

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