Tag: swine flu
Swine influenza detected in West Virginia
Several swine exhibiting respiratory symptoms and fever at the Jackson County Fair in West Virginia returned presumptive positive results for influenza.
Seven Asian countries battling African swine fever
African swine fever now has claimed its seventh Asian country, Myanmar, which is west of most previous known cases.
Holding time for feed may reduce swine disease risk
Knowing exactly how long certain feed ingredients have been securely stored before allowing their use on pig farms can reduce disease transmission risk.
How to reduce the risk of swine flu during fair season
It’s important for fair organizers, visitors and pork exhibitors to have a comprehensive plan in place to reduce the risk of swine flu transmission.
Swine flu detection prompts reminder about good hygiene at fairs
Some Ohio fair pigs tested positive for a strain of flu virus, prompting a reminder to practice good hygiene at fairs.
Can your animals make you sick? Illness can go both ways
LONDON, Ohio -- Hollywood likes to promote the myth that humans are always the "victims" when it comes to diseases transmitted between animals and...
Madison County, Ohio, woman dies after H3N2v swine flu virus exposure
The death of a 61-year-old female Madison County, Ohio, resident is being linked to the H3N2v 'swine flu' virus.
Latest H3N2v flu virus similar to other human flu viruses
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Better education regarding the nature of influenza viruses and how to prevent infection, along with stepped up efforts to keep sick...
Ohio reports more cases of swine flu, but officials say not...
COLUMBUS -- The number of cases of human influenza related to swine in Ohio grew to 30 on Aug. 8, following an announcement from...
Ohio ag department sends ill hogs home from state fair
Increased monitoring following positive test results for variant influenza at the Ohio State Fair.
