The detection of bird flu in a pig at an Oregon farm raises alarms about the virus's potential capacity to mutate and pose a risk to humans.
Farm biosecurity is critical, particularly in mixed-animal settings, as they can facilitate the transmission and mutation of viruses, heightening human health risks.
Pigs can be infected with various types of flu, and if the viruses adapt, they might pose a future public health threat similar to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
While the USDA has not identified any concerning mutations in the detected strains, the relationship between animals and pandemics warrants close monitoring.
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