The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will no longer quarantine swine herds when the H1N1 virus is detected. CFIA does say affected animals will be managed using the same veterinary management and biosecurity practices employed for other swine influenza viruses. This includes limiting opportunities for virus to spread to susceptible animals.
All herds in which the virus is detected will be monitored to verify that infected animals recover. In addition, surveillance for the presence of H1N1 in swine will continue to detect any changes in how the virus affects swine and to identify any changes in the structure of the virus. Canadian producers are encouraged to reinforce biosecurity measures at their facilities.
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