Please call your Congressional Representatives and urge them to demand that the USDA begin screening pigs for the Covid-19 virus.
Viral RNA was detected in nasal wash and oral fluids in 2 animals, and the live virus was detected in 1 pig. Moreover, antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 was detected in 2 pigs at 11 and 13 days after infection, while oral fluids collected 6 days after inoculation showed the presence of secreted antibodies. While 1 pig displayed mild symptoms, including coughing and depression, multiple pigs had mild ocular and nasal discharge during the immediate, post-infection period.
Now isn't it more important to look at the pigs at pork plants with clusters of Covid-19 cases?
Pigs can be infected with coronavirus, Canadian-US study finds
- Findings challenge conclusions from previous research that swine could not contract the pathogen that causes Covid-19
- Investigation prompted by similarities between key protein receptor in pig and human cells
- https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3101305/pigs-can-be-infected-coronavirus-canadian-us-study-finds
Breaking news on pigs and the Covid-19 virus
Pigs can be infected with coronavirus, Canadian-US study finds
- Findings challenge conclusions from previous research that swine could not contract the pathogen that causes Covid-19
- Investigation prompted by similarities between key protein receptor in pig and human cells
- https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3101305/pigs-can-be-infected-coronavirus-canadian-us-study-finds
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