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Swine Flu and Factory Farms: Any Connection?

It’s not uncommon for influenza viruses to be exchanged between pigs and humans (Photo by Scott Bauer, courtesy of the USDA)

The current swine flu outbreak was first detected in a region of Mexico with large confined animal feeding operations - factory farms. Many environmentalists wonder if there’s a connection. Lester Graham reports:

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Producer: Lester Graham
Release Date: April 27, 2009
Running Time: :50

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