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Why would they name it swine flu if its not named after pigs Can you catch it from a pig?
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It is named after pigs. It originated in pigs and the virus mutated and formed a new strain that is infectious among humans.
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What is the name of the meat of a swine?
I believe that would be pork.
What is another name for swine?
Another name for swine is hog or pig.
What is a swine?
Swine is another name for hogs and pigs.
Why isn't politically correct to use the words Swine Flu?
As I remember, people were afraid to eat pork as they thought they could catch the swine flu from simply eating pork. Also, the pork industry lobbied to change the name.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Feral swine?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sus scrofa.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Wild swine?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sus scrofa.
Is Swine Flu water born?
No it is cought from infected swine , so the name.
Are pigs and swine different in any way?
no swine and pigs are the same thing swine is just the proper name for a pig hope i helped ! ! ! !
What is the specific name for a pig?
Swine.
Taxonomic name for a pig?
swine
Is the Swine Flu a joke?
No it's not a joke. The proper name for swine flu is H1N1 Flu.
Do you capitalize the disease name 'Swine Flu'?
Yes, the disease name "Swine Flu" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.
