What will be done if a US commercial swine herd is diagnosed with the 2009 H1N1 virus?
If swine are identified with 2009 pandemic H1N1 flu, the herd will be monitored until pigs showing signs of illness are no longer present.
- Once pigs recover fully under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian and the pigs are no longer shedding influenza virus, they can move to other premises or to slaughter.
- Generally, pigs recover from influenza and return to normal health within a few days.
Last Reviewed: 10/14/2009
