Swine Flu Fears Prompt Pig Ban at Some County Fairs

Pigs won't be running a muck at all of Vermont's county fairs this year as in years past. And its all because of the swine flu. Yes, officials at some county fairs in Vermont say they're afraid kids and adults might get swine flu from touching pigs. But when the Caledonia County Fair kicks off next week in Lyndonville, kids won't be chasing pigs because there won't be any there. Fair officials say they know that pigs are not spreading the H1N1 virus but they banned them anyway. In Orleans County though, fair officials say they're afraid of pigs getting germs from kids. and parents alike, though said they have no worries. Dr. John Simons of Orleans Veterinary Service says quote -- "We want to show off our pigs." Parents say their kids like taking part in pig chases. So while you can go hog wild on pig chases in some counties, you get none in others.