Local pig farmers concerned about swine flu

of pork “because swine flu can be transmitted through pork meat and it’s something that we have been watching”.

Bardowell said that she and association members are unsure if the Government has heeded that warning, but said they are hopeful.

“We have no evidence that they have allowed any imports, especially since COVID-19, and there has been no importation of anything like that. But I am sure the veterinary division is keeping a close eye on that,” Bardowell said.

She noted that farmers have been taking various precautions to keep their farms swine flu-free.

“One of those things is to not allow people on our farms and stuff like that. We as farmers have to take those precautions. Just before COVID hit, the association was on a drive and having regional meetings advising the farmers of the dangers of the swine flu. We had to cancel because of the government’s restrictions,” she said. “We have also been telling them about the various steps they can take to protect their farms and the signs they are to look out for in their animals in the event that it is manifesting in the animals.”