Swine influenza in pigs is an acute, highly contagious, respiratory disease that results from infection with type A influenza virus. Swine Influenza Type A H1N1, H3N2 and H1N2 are the most commonly found serotypes but pigs can be infected by other subtypes. Swine influenza is not a notifiable disease in the UK (ie not a disease that has a high impact on productivity or serious zoonotic consequences) because it causes transient infection with low mortality in pigs.
Scottish Government Rural Directorate has published information about Swine Influenza in pigs. The leaflet contains information about what Swine Influenza is, the signs and treatment. It also explains the difference between Swine Influenza Type A H1N1 virus and the Human Influenza Type A H1N1 virus affecting humans.
Scottish Government Veterinary Division has provided information and advice to pig producers about the current strain of Human InfluenzaType A H1N1 circulating globally.
Further information
See the Swine Flu Pandemic section of this site for advice on business continuity planning, foreign travel and other information surrounding the outbreak of Influenza Type A H1N1.