>>>Half the reports that I see are yes it is on the way and the other half say no, not going to hit.<<<
Just imagine what it would be like if we were into flu season. Unusual that it is a combination Swine/Avian/Human virus... Now where could that have come from?
Well, if it keeps up, it might be a good time to stock up on pork... Prices will plummet - even though you can’t get it from properly handled and cooked meat, people are associating the two.
Mmmmmm all that canned diced ham, canned barbecued shredded pork, and lots of canned sausage, and much more... Feel sorry for the farmers, but canner is ready to go!
Guess that makes me an opportunistic survivalist...
You were saying about pork prices? I don’t know what effect that’s going to have in the long run, but if pork demand drops, price will, unless the US can convince people that their pork is safe to eat.
Pig Farmers in U.S. Take ‘Every Precaution’ to Prevent Swine Flu
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/28/farmers-precaution-prevent-swine-flu/
While the world is sweating out the swine flu, American hogs are sitting pretty — unaffected by the virus that is suspected to have killed 152 people worldwide so far. And American pig farmers, who are already seeing their products banned in some countries, say they are taking every precaution to ensure the nation’s livestock stay healthy.
Just imagine what it would be like if we were into flu season. Unusual that it is a combination Swine/Avian/Human virus... Now where could that have come from?
Well, if it keeps up, it might be a good time to stock up on pork... Prices will plummet - even though you can’t get it from properly handled and cooked meat, people are associating the two.<<<
In a few minutes I will post a post from ProMed, they are still looking for a hog with the disease and indeed are going to change the name to Mexican flu.
As a further note, I was sent a post that I won’t post, but know and trust the sender....yesterday.
It was from a hog growing state, the head of the state livestock department, a warning to all hog growers to exercise the highest alert of protection measures.
From keeping strangers out of the growing sheds to no sick employees and regular washing of hands....a long and involved alert.