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Between the World Pork Expo Jr. National and the National Junior Summer Spectacular in 2017, 3,506 pigs were exhibited in two of the National Junior Swine Association’s largest summer shows. As more and more NJSA and National Swine Registry members take advantage of NSR and NJSA shows to market their animals, it’s important to remember the steps and preventative measures breeders can take to keep people and their animals healthy. According to the Measures to Minimize Infl uenza Transmission at Swine Exhibitions document produced through the National Assembly of State Animal Health Offi cials and National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, infl uenza can be spread whenever animals or people congregate, and fairs are no exception. “We want to keep encouraging kids to show animals and get involved and teach everyone about agriculture and where their food comes from,” says Iowa State University Veterinarian Dr. Abbey Canon. “So having pigs and other animals at exhibitions is a good thing. It’s good for kids and for the community, but we want to do it as safely as possible.” Infl uenza virus comes in four different forms— A, B, C and D. Type A virus can be spread from people to pigs. Type A is further divided into subtypes, which are two proteins: hemagglutinin (the H portion) and neuraminidase (the N portion). “When a person is infected with a swine origin infl uenza A virus, it is termed a variant virus infection, and denoted with a “v” after the subtype (e.g. H3N2v). The same virus when found in pigs does not carry the “v.”“In the past six years, human cases of infl uenza A H1N1v, H1N2v and particularly, H3N2v have been associated with swine exhibitions.”According to the document, the largest outbreak occurred in 2012 when a total of 309 human cases of H3N2v were reported. During this outbreak, there were 16 hospitalizations and one death. Majority of cases were exhibitors and others who attended agriculture fairs and came in contact with pigs. Pigs with infl uenza might be off feed, lethargic, coughing, have a fever and discharge from the nose says Dr. Canon. In people it’s very similar. For those involved in the showpig industry, good practices are to never take sick animals to shows.“We don’t have a great way to encourage people not to do it,” says Dr. Andrew Bowman, veterinarian at The Ohio State University. “Yeah, they may be looking a little iffy today, but by show day they think they will be fi ne, so they’re going to go because they have a lot already in it, and I can’t blame them for that.” If you are feeling sick, try to stay away from pigs for at least 24 hours fever free without the use of fever reducing medications. “There are infl uenza viruses that normally circulate in pigs and there are some that circulate in people, and most of the time those don’t jump back and forth too much, but they can and we want to try to prevent that as much as possible,” Dr. Canon says. “That can lead to bigger and scarier things like viruses changing and becoming more able to spread person to person.”Previous studies show that, “the prevalence of infl uenza A-infected pigs detectable at the an RNA viral disease that is most commonly known to cause a fever and respiratory problems. Infl uenza pandemics in humans have been the result of animal to human transmission.INFLUENZA:33FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 332/1/2018 10:12:25 AMend of fairs is high, commonly greater than 60 percent.”In July and August of 2014, Dr. Bowman and his team swabbed pigs unloading and every day during nine different fairs in Indiana and Ohio. According to their fi ndings, swine arriving with the virus was only 1.5 percent. This in turn, showed the importance for exhibitors and show organizers to focus on limiting the spread while attending shows. Dr. Bowman, his team and the NSR have collaborated together and swabbed entries at several NSR and NJSA events.“We know that an awful lot of outbreaks we see that get people sick or somebody on the front page of a newspaper is the reality that it is probably one or two pigs that come into the shows positive,” Dr. Bowman says. “It really only takes one to set the whole thing off. I know that it is really hard for some people to think about it.”Dr. Canon says the Iowa State University has worked with the Iowa Department of Agriculture, Iowa Department of Public Health, National Pork Board and many other groups to create curriculum to help make people more aware of infl uenza and the steps they can take to protect themselves and their animals. “We made a free online course that is open to anyone,” Dr. Canon says. “It is targeted at the middle and high school age group, but we are creating another one for younger kids too. It is very interactive and talks about infl uenza and the risks that go along with it and really focuses on preventing infl uenza. We have six short lessons that take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The last one is about careers in animal health and human health and how those groups work together and try to get those kids thinking about different careers too. Dr. Canon also says the CDC advises that everyone over six months old be vaccinated for the seasonal infl uenza. The free, online courses can be found at www.BlueNotFlu.org.Measures to Consider Before, During and After the Show for ExhibitorsBEFORE FOR EXHIBITORS• Consult a veterinarian to help outline and implement applicable biosecurity and swine health practices at home.• Become familiar with the clinical signs of infl uenza and other illnesses in pigs (off feed,lethargic, fever, nasal discharge, and cough).• Seek veterinary assistance if a pig becomes sick.• Understand the risks to both humans and animals of taking a sick pig to a show. Sick pigs and sick people need to stay home so they do not risk infecting other pigs or people.• Ask the exhibition organizer about any specifi c actions that may be required if a pig becomes sick at the show.• Clean and disinfect all tack, feeders, waterers, and show supplies before bringing them to the fair.• Allow at least 7 days of “down time” (i.e. on-farm quarantine) after returning from a previous exhibition before showing a pig or pen-mates, to reduce the risk of spreading infl uenza.• Discuss the use of swine infl uenza vaccines with a veterinarian and check the exhibition rules for any requirements. Vaccines are available commercially and may be used prior to an exhibition as long as slaughter withdrawal times are observed as appropriate. Swine vaccinated for infl uenza may be less likely to become ill, and if they become sick, they may be contagious for a shorter time period.DURING FOR EXHIBITORS• Avoid sharing tack with other exhibitors, but if you must, clean and disinfect in-between uses.• Observe swine regularly for signs of infl uenza-like illness (e.g. off feed, lethargic, fever, nasal discharge, and cough).• Report any infl uenza-like illness to the designated exhibition veterinarian or the appropriate exhibition staff so the pig can be evaluated right away.• Swine deemed to be ill should be removed from the exhibition immediately or moved to a temporary isolation area on or near the exhibition or fairgrounds.• Use precautions when caring for sick pigs to minimize the opportunity for disease transmission to other swine or people; for example:• Limit the number of people caring for sick pigs• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with sick pigs• Avoid moving bedding and other materials from sick pig areas into areas where healthy pigs are kept• Clean and disinfect equipmentAFTER FOR EXHIBITORS• Isolate and observe animals daily for illness after returning home and before allowing contact with other animals• The isolation/observation period for clinical signs of infl uenza should be no fewer than 7 days.• Clean and disinfect tack, waterers, feeders, show equipment, clothing, shoes, and vehicles/trailers that were at the exhibition.• Consult a veterinarian if pigs become ill.Provided by Measures to Minimize Infl uenza Transmission at Swine Exhibitions, 2016 ARIZONA NATIONALFEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE3418 FebMar SE Form.indd 342/1/2018 10:12:28 AM• Allow at least 7 days of “down time” (i.e. on-farm quarantine) after returning from a previous exhibition before showing a pig or pen-mates, to reduce the • Avoid sharing tack with other exhibitors, but if you must, clean and disinfect • Swine deemed to be ill should be removed from the exhibition immediately • The isolation/observation period for clinical signs of infl uenza should be no SEEDSTOCK EDGE SHOW RESULTSARIZONA NATIONALDec. 27, 2017-Jan. 1, 2018NWSSJan. 16-17, 2018PA FARM SHOWJan. 5, 201835FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 FebMar SE Form.indd 352/1/2018 10:12:29 AMPhoenix, Ariz. • Dec. 27-Jan. 1JUDGE: Brian Anderson, Kan. 2017Arizona NationalChampion Yorkshire Gilt Shown by Kekoa Taipin, Ore.Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt Shown by Kyle Emery, Calif.Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt Shown by Brooke Stomberger, Colo.Reserve Champion Duroc GiltShown by Madison Lynch, TexasChampion Hampshire GiltShown by Wyatt Debusk, Calif. Champion Landrace GiltShown by Maddie Fugate, Ill.Reserve Champion Hampshire GiltShown by Brianna CebolleroReserve Champion Hampshire BarrowShown by Mikaela Loerwald, TexasChampion Landrace Barrow Shown by Kyle Emery, Calif.Champion Hampshire BarrowShown by Christopher McKaughlin, TexasReserve Champion Landrace BarrowShown by Maddie Fugate, Ill.Grand Champion Purebred Gilt & Champion DurocShown by Brianna Cebollero, Calif.Reserve Champion Yorkshire BarrowShown by Jaxson Cobb, Ark.Reserve Champion Crossbred BarrowShown by Peyton Rogers, Mo. 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