First-ever case of H5N1 bird flu in pig in the US: Why it’s concerning
The first confirmed case of H5N1 avian influenza in a U.S. pig has been reported by the USDA. The infected pig, part of a backyard farm with mixed livestock, showed no illness but tested positive. The farm, non-commercial and quarantined, poses no threat to the national pork supply. Experts warn of potential new flu strains due to pigs’ susceptibility.
