Canada - Detected the novel pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in several herds
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31-Aug-2009 (16 years 9 months 8 days ago)Ongoing surveillance for respiratory diseases in Manitoba swine herds has detected the novel pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in several herds, including sow barns, nursery barns, and feeder barns in various locations in the province.
In the herds where the virus has been detected the disease was very mild. No deaths have been reported in these herds.
Movement of pigs from these locations was immediately limited to prevent transmission of the virus to other swine herds. Biosecurity protocols, including the reminder to staff to wear their personal protective equipment properly, were enhanced to further protect both pigs and the workers in the barns.
In the herds where the virus has been detected the disease was very mild. No deaths have been reported in these herds.
Movement of pigs from these locations was immediately limited to prevent transmission of the virus to other swine herds. Biosecurity protocols, including the reminder to staff to wear their personal protective equipment properly, were enhanced to further protect both pigs and the workers in the barns.