The H5N1 bird flu virus was found in a pig on a farm in Oregon, marking the first time this virus has been seen in a pig in the United States. The pig did not show signs of illness, but all five pigs on the farm were euthanized for study. Pigs are known as a “mixing bowl” for flu viruses, leading to concerns about potential gene swapping and the creation of hybrid viruses. Experts are waiting for more details to determine the significance of this finding and are monitoring the situation closely to prevent any possible spread among pigs or to humans.
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H5N1 bird flu found in pig, raising concern about potential human risk
