Vic: Swine flu turns up at second Aust piggery

AAP General News (Australia)
08-19-2009
Vic: Swine flu turns up at second Aust piggery

A piggery in Victoria's north has been placed in quarantine .. after returning positive
tests for swine flu.

The Department of Primary Industries says they don't know if the Goulburn Valley virus
is the same strain that's affecting humans.

Agriculture Minister JOE HELPER says national and international food authorities continue
to advise that pork and pork products are safe to eat.

It's the second case of swine influenza detected at a piggery in Australia .. following
its discovery in New South Wales last month.

AAP RTV gr/gfr/rt

KEYWORD: FLU VIC (MELBOURNE)

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