Did You Know . . .

that contrary to common fear mongering humans rarely catch diseases from pigs on contact with pigs. However, pigs can contract infections such as influenza through contact with humans. Bordetella and ring worm (a fungus) can spread either way with close contact. Contrary to common belief pigs can not transfer  foot and mouth disease to humans. Human foot and mouth disease (mainly in small children) is caused by a different virus.