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Swine flu name change? Flu genes spell pig
Swine
Definition: Any animal of the hog kind, especially one of the domestical species.
Swine secrete a large amount of subcutaneous fat, which, when extracted, is known as lard.
The male is specifically called boar, the female, sow, and the young, pig.
Pig
Definition: Also called hogs or swine, are a genus of even-toed ungulates within the family Suidae.
The name pig, hog, or swine most commonly refers to the domestic pig (Sus domestica) in everyday parlance, but technically encompasses
several distinct species, including the Wild Boar.
With around 2 billion on the planet, domestic pigs are also by far the most numerous pig species.
Pigs are omnivores, and despite their reputation for gluttony, they are generally social and intelligent animals.
Something new everyday.
The technology used to keep folks informed has been amazing.
Still the human toll will continue to remain the key issue of the outbreak.
Please check out:
World Health Organization Raises Swine Flu Alert Level
Swine flu moves other nations to act
From Mexico:
Mexico shuts many government offices, businesses
Mexico City suffering
Probable swine flu death toll rises in Mexico
From Europe:
UK buys 60m face masks as new cases of swine flu emerge
Facts on face masks as a method of protection against swine flu
The politics of swine flu:
Obama Requests $1.5 Billion for Swine Flu Efforts
Governor, L.A. County declare state of emergency for swine flu
World response:
Schools throughout Mexico to close as flu cases, deaths rise
Argentina suspends flights from Mexico over swine flu
More food for thought:
The Naming of Swine Flu, a Curious Matter
Wanted to keep you updated:
Four-year-old could hold key in search for source of swine flu outbreak
Swine flu - global threat raised
More:
Swine Flu: A Cause for Panic?
E.U. Issues Conflicting Warnings on Travel as First Cases Outside N. America Are Confirmed
Glaxo, Roche Meet Swine-Flu Drug Needs; Vaccine Is Months Away
Investors are cautious as swine flu cases increase
