Veterinarians are often approached by clients for information on issues involving not just animals .In the case of ‘Swine Flu’ the World Health Organization has posted some useful “Frequently Asked Questions” on its constantly updated website .
The World Organisation for Animal Health is opposing the use of the term ‘Swine Flu’ and is pushing for North American Influenza as the correct term for the A/H1N1 pandemic. The status of the virus in pigs world wide is found at their website www.oie.int . For more information about swine influenza in pigs in the US visit: www.cdc.gov/swineflu.
