How do you check to tell if a pig has Swine Flu?

Answer 1

Pigs do get Swine Flu, but usually it is a different subtype than the pandemic swine flu A-H1N1/09. When they are ill with the flu, they have very similar symptoms to humans: cough, runny nose, sneezes, and you can tell they just don't feel right. Beyond looking for flu-like symptoms yourself, you can get a vet to check them out so you know if you should isolate the sick ones from the rest, they can really pass it easily to each other and can die from the virus.

It is possible, but less likely than the pandemic flu that the humans in direct contact with the pigs can get the pig H1N1 virus from them. To avoid this, do not spend time around the sick pigs too long and use all precautions, like hand washing, etc. to protect yourself.