Swine Influenza - Animal Health

The current novel H1N1 Influenza A virus (or ‘Swine Flu’ as it is commonly referred to) currently circulating in the human population has been confirmed in pigs in Northern Ireland.  Given the current human flu pandemic, these findings are not unexpected. DHSSPS have been informed.  Their advice is that the findings do not pose any increased risk to the general public.

For information on positive results please see link below.

Novel H1N1 Influenza A virus in humans is a public health matter and DHSSPS is in the lead on this matter.

Novel H1N1 Influenza A virus results

DARD Helpline 028 90 524999

Food Standards Agency – General Enquiries Tel 028 90 417700