(IARN) — The possibility of transmission of COVID-19 between humans and animals is a real concern and rightfully so. There have been studies that show only a few animals have been exposed to the virus, but other studies show that only humans are adversely affected. There’s a lot of growth and change to our understanding of how this virus spreads. So, what about Iowa’s chief livestock commodity; hogs?
In the past week, there have been two separate studies released that show that hogs are not susceptible to COVID-19. One of those studies is from China, and the other is from Germany. National Pork Board Senior Vice President Dr. David Pyburn tells us what those reports determined.
For more on this story, including audio of comments from Dr. Pyburn, visit the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
