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Swine flu (Swine influenza): Latest situation
Swine flu (swine influenza) is a disease of pigs caused by a virus (influenza virus). Influenza viruses exist as various types and the most common type found in pigs is Type A. The virus is present in all pig producing countries, including the UK. Type A strains can also infect other species, including people, although the strains of virus involved are usually different.
22 December 2009
- A seventh case of pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza virus in pigs has today been confirmed in the UK.
2 December 2009
- A sixth case of pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza virus in pigs has today been confirmed in the UK. An information bulletin has been published.
18 September 2009
- The current novel H1N1 Influenza A virus has been confirmed in pigs in Northern Ireland. For more information, visit Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s website.
3 August 2009
- The pig industry, Defra and other government bodies have collaborated by drawing together best practice in preparing a Code of Practice (PDF 150KB) for pig keepers relating to influenza in pigs.
27 April 2009
26 April 2009
- Following current health concerns in Mexico and more widely, the Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens said “There is continual surveillance of pigs in this country and there is currently no evidence of this variant of the disease. Swine Influenza cannot be transmitted by eating pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is perfectly safe. Existing EU rules which prevent imports of all live pigs and pigmeat from Mexico into the EU will continue to be upheld."
Page last modified: December 23, 2009