Pigs are moderately susceptible to infection with a bovine-derived H5N1 avian influenza virus but don't spread it to other ...

The guinea pig does not need to be fasted prior to sedation, but its mouth must be clear of all food or debris. Use cotton-tipped applicators to gently swab all residual food from the oral cavity.

Although the pigs appeared to be healthy, a nasal swab from one of them was found to contain H5N1. We don't yet know if the pig was actually infected or if it had just snuffled up some ...