The identification of Pseudorabies in commercial swine should be a heads up to us all that these dangerous diseases are still out there. If there are any suspicion that a pig or property is infected the authorities will now press for a elimination programme, destoying all infected and incontact pigs. The previous use of a vaccine and testing program is not likely to be employed. Pseudorabies will remain a threat to pigs in the continental US as the pathogen can be found in the wild pigs. Protecting all our friends from these conditions is our responsibility and can only be achieved by understanding and adopting biosecurity measures.
For more information on Pseudorabies (called Aujeszky's Disease in Europe) can be found at
www.portec.com.au and look under notifiable diseases
