Pigs
Swine flu epidemic spread deeper into North America
May 04, 2009The reports on Sunday say that the swine flu epidemic spread deeper into Mexico, United States and, in a lesser extent, into Canada. So far, twenty-five deaths were reported in Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak with 590 cases. The United...
Searching For Flu Origins, Experts Say Pork No Threat
April 29, 2009Mexico first noticed the new swine flu virus after a woman died in the southern state of Oaxaca on April 13. Mexican authorities say they haven't yet determined the origin of the outbreak that has now spread throughout the world. But residents of a small...
From symptoms to treatment of swine flu
April 29, 2009What is swine influenza? Swine influenza, or “swine flu”, is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs, caused by one of several swine influenza A viruses. Morbidity tends to be high and mortality low (1-4%). The virus is spread...
- Swine flu: Egypt Orders Immediate Mass Slaughter of Pigs
April 29, 2009Egypt has ordered the slaughter of all pigs as a precaution against swine flu. Health authorities Wednesday said culling would begin immediately. A U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization official was quick to criticize the order. Chief Veterinary officer...