Second Wisconsin Hog Farm Tests Positive for Pseudorabies
A second Clark County swine herd has tested positive for pseudorabies in Wisconsin. According to State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Ehlenfeldt, 11 animals on a Loyal farm tested positive for the disease last week by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory. The herd, which only consists of 20 animals, was tested because it had been in contact with the original infected herd.
"This only tells us we have two infected herds," Ehlenfeldt said. "But we'll continue our investigation to see if we have other infected herds and try to find the source of the infection."
As in the case with the other infected hog farm, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture will work with the owner to develop a plan to destroy the animals and clean and disinfect the property. Because there is no human health risk, the animals can go to slaughter for food.
FULL STORY HERE: http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com...Id=918&yr=2007
