KLA: Name Of Hybrid Flu Virus Inaccurate
According to the world organization for animal health (OIE), the Mexican influenza virus is a hybrid containing swine, avian and human components and should not be referred to as “swine flu.” OIE officials said no swine have been found ill with the disease to this point.
A network of federal veterinarians, state animal health officials and private veterinary practitioners regularly monitor U.S. swine for disease symptoms. To date, there are no reports an influenza virus is circulating in the U.S. swine herd. To guard against herd infection, the National Pork Producers Council has asked its members to intensify normal biosecurity procedures to prevent introduction of the disease.
Meanwhile, some international trading partners are tightening their borders to U.S. and Mexican pork. According to American Meat Institute CEO J. Patrick Boyle, these trade suspensions are based on “unfounded fear, not scientific facts.” Public health officials are reminding consumers pork is safe to eat. The flu virus is not transmitted by eating pork or pork products, therefore, there is no food safety issue related to this hybrid flu.
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