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Swine Influenza

“Swine influenza in pigs has been present in the United States over 80 years, but the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus now circulating among humans is not the same as “swine flu.” The 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza currently circulating among humans is a “novel” flu strain, with a genetic makeup that is unique and has not been seen before in humans, birds or pigs. More . . .

Swine Health Information and Resources

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity involves rules and guidelines designed to maintain the healthiest swine herd possible. It does this through procedures that limit the chance of exposing the herd to disease and to contain any disease that does occur in a herd. Because most diseases are introduced into herds through transportation and new animal introduction, all biosecurity programs must take these areas into serious consideration. The National Pork Board offers information that helps producers formulate a plan to protect their swine herds. Information regarding biosecurity and control is also available on line from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians by accessing their publications link.

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

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Power Point Presentation Series

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Video Presentation Series

  • 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

  • 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

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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