Classical Swine Fever
Classical swine fever (CSF), also known as hog cholera, is a highly
contagious viral disease of swine. CSF was eradicated from the United
States in 1978 after a 16-year effort by the industry and State and
Federal governments. For more information see our Classical Swine Fever web page.
Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a debilitating disease affecting all
cloven–hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, and sheep.
Clinical signs commonly seen in cattle are drooling, lip smacking, and
lameness, caused by blisters (vesicles) on the tongue, dental pad and
feet. Sheep and pigs have similar, but often less pronounced, clinical
signs. For more information see our Foot and
Mouth Disease web page
Nipah Virus
The outbreak of Nipah disease in Malaysia, which has caused human
fatalities, has been attributed to a viral infection in pigs. The
disease in pigs is generally associated with low mortality but high
morbidity. Clinical signs in young pigs include mild to severe
coughing, with varying reports of mortality and morbidity. For more
information see our Nipah Virus PDF 38
KB.
Porcine Circovirus Disease
Porcine circovirus disease (PCVD) is the term for a viral disease of
pigs that has recently emerged as a major problem in the US. The
disease is caused by Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2). Not all pigs
will develop the clinical signs of PCVD. However, most swine are
infected with PCV2. For more information see our Porcine Circovirus web page.
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)
PRRS is a recently recognized viral disease of pigs that is
responsible for significant economic losses throughout the country.
For more information see our Other Diseases web page.
Pseudorabies (Swine)
Pseudorabies is disease caused by a virus, which primarily affects
swine but is occasionally transmitted from pigs to cattle, sheep,
goats, dogs, cats, and wild animals. It is also known as
Aujeszky’s disease and “mad itch”. PDF format.
Swine Brucellosis
Brucellosis in pigs is an infectious and contagious disease caused by
the bacteria, Brucella suis. The disease spreads in semen
during breeding and by ingesting, inhaling, or eye contact with
bacteria in milk, reproductive fluids, placenta, aborted fetuses and
urine. The disease primarily occurs in adult pigs which show
non-specific infertility, abortion or lack of sexual drive. Boars can
show signs of orchitis, lameness, arthritis, abscesses and posterior
paralysis. There is no treatment for the disease and no effective
vaccine. For more information see our Swine Brucellosis web page
Vesicular Stomatitis
Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a viruscaused disease that primarily
affects cattle, horses, and swine. The disease can also affect many
other species of animals and has occurred in sheep, goats, wildlife,
and occasionally humans. The major significance of the disease is its
nearly identical appearance to the truly devastating foot and mouth
disease, which was eradicated from the United States nearly seven
decades ago. More information about Vesicular Stomatitis is available
in our Vesicular Stomatitis Fact Sheet (PDF
36 KB)
Swine Garbage Feeding
Many foreign animal diseases, including classical swine fever and foot
and mouth disease, may be spread by feeding raw garbage derived from
meat products to swine. The swine garbage feeding regulations are the
direct result of the past occurrence of swine vesicular exanthema and
its spread by garbage feeding. The regulations were written in 1954,
following 20 years of unsuccessful attempts to eradicate the disease.
For more information see our Swine
Garbage Feeding web page
Power Point Presentation Series
- Part 1 – Risks Associated with Feeding Uncooked Meat Products to Swine (6.4 MB)
- Part 2 – Review and Quiz (1 MB)
- A Never Ending Threat (WMV 8.8 MB)
Video Presentation Series
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Windows Media Player version
- 1 – An Emerging Threat (WMV 3.7 MB) – The first of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This includes how foreign animal diseases are introduced, C.D.F.A.'s role, and the diseases and organisms involved. (Duration 3:40 Minutes).
- 2 – Foot and Mouth Disease (WMV 1 MB) – The second of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This segment focuses on Foot and Mouth Disease, it's history and identifying the signs of the disease. (Duration 1:30 Minutes).
- A Never Ending Threat (WMV 8.8 MB) – A U.S.D.A. video production about the threat posed by and the symptoms of Foot and Mouth Disease. (Duration 3:24 Minutes).
- 3 – Prevention (WMV 1.8 MB) – The third of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This segment deals with the prevention of foreign animal diseases, foreign produced products that are forbidden entry into the United States, and contact telephone numbers to report disease. (Duration 2:37 Minutes).
- 4 – Lessons Learned (WMV 4.3 MB) – The fourth of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This segment consists of review questions and answers to test the readers knowledge gained from the previous four segments. (Duration 9:18 Minutes).
- FLV Flash Media Player version
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Please be advised the FLV version of these videos will open in a new window. It is resizable, and if you select the square icon on the tool bar, you will get a full screen display.
- 1 – An Emerging Threat (FLV 3.67 MB)1 – An Emerging Threat (FLV 5.7 MB) – The first of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This includes how foreign animal diseases are introduced, C.D.F.A.'s role, and the diseases and organisms involved. (Duration 3:40 Minutes).
- 2 – Foot and Mouth Disease (FLV 2.0 MB) – The second of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This segment focuses on Foot and Mouth Disease, it's history and identifying the signs of the disease. (Duration 1:30 Minutes).
- A Never Ending Threat (FLV 12.8 MB) – A U.S.D.A. video production about the threat posed by and the symptoms of Foot and Mouth Disease. (Duration 3:24 Minutes).
- 3 – Prevention (FLV 3.5 MB) – The third of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This segment deals with the prevention of foreign animal diseases, foreign produced products that are forbidden entry into the United States, and contact telephone numbers to report disease. (Duration 2:37 Minutes).
- 4 – Lessons Learned (FLV 9.4 MB) – The fourth of a four part series C.D.F.A. video production about foreign animal diseases. This segment consists of review questions and answers to test the readers knowledge gained from the previous five segments. (Duration 9:18 Minutes).
Supplemental Materials – Risks Associated with Feeding Raw or Improperly Cooked Food Wastes to Swine
Contact us for more information:
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Animal Health and Food Safety Services, Animal Health Branch
1220 N Street, Room A-107
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone: (916) 654-1447
Fax: (916) 653-2215
or send an email to: ahbfeedback@cdfa.ca.gov