The Associated Press is reporting that Egypt has begun slaughtering their entire swine herd in order as a preventative measure to curb the spread of the H1N1 virus. No cases of the flu have been reported in the country although it was hard hit by an unrelated bird flu outbreak that claimed three lives in recent weeks. The move illustrates the global panic seen as the virus spreads across the world, especially into poorer nations with under-developed public health systems. It remains unclear whether farmers will be compensated for the loss of their herds although the agriculture minister claims that compensation will not be needed since the pig meat will still be allowed to be sold.
Meanwhile in the US, the CEO of the AVMA, Ron DeHaven issued a statement echoing National Pork Producers Council's assurances that the pork supply continues to remain a safe food option.
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