Swine flu detected in livestock but no risk of infecting humans - Veterinary Dept

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has detected seropositive samples of Swine Influenza H1N1 virus or swine flu in commercial livestock and wild boars via the national surveillance programme.

In a statement today, the department, however, noted that the seropositive pig breeds showed no symptoms of any disease and were not at risk of spreading the infection to humans.