Pseudorabies, a herpes virus, was officially eradicated in 2004 in commercial herds but remains endemic in feral swine populations. An April 30th detection in Iowa involved five boars in a small commercial herd with fewer than 100 animals. A direct trace-back shows the five positive boars were part of a shipment received several months ago from an outdoor “transitional” herd in Texas.
Pseudorabies is a contagious disease that primarily affects swine, but it can also affect cattle, sheep, goats, cats and dogs <Link>.
Source: PORK, May 1, 2026. Link. Following established USDA pseudorabies program standards, the affected site is being depopulated and all animals will be disposed of on-site to prevent any spread.
Leave a Reply