Extremely Contagious Pig Virus Has Already Killed More Than 4 Million Hogs In The U.S.Michael Snyder Fortunately, we are being told that this disease does not affect humans. However, considering the fact that California is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in recorded history, and considering the fact that the U.S. cattle herd has shrunk for seven years in a row, this pig virus is coming at a very, very bad time. And the frightening thing is that the spread of this disease appears to be accelerating. Back in January, it had only been found in 22 states. But now, it has been found in 27 states This is a disease which can be spread from mothers to their children, and that is why it is so troubling that approximately 10 percent of all adult females now have this virus. The following is an excerpt from a recent Fox News article. Perhaps you are thinking that you will just start eating more beef for a while. And under normal circumstances, that would be no problem at all. Unfortunately, the beef industry is having huge problems right now as well because of the horrible drought in the western half of the country. The total size of the U.S. cattle herd has been shrinking for seven years in a row, and it is now the smallest that it has been since 1951. But today we have more than twice as many people as we had back in 1951. So we have got a huge problem. Our cattle herd is shrinking and an extremely contagious virus is killing off our pigs. This isnt a major crisis just yet, but if these trends continue we will definitely get there. But even if a major crisis is averted somehow, without a doubt the price of meat in America is going to be rising for quite some time to come. And perhaps it is fitting that a pig virus is sweeping the nation, because we have literally become pig people in the eyes of the rest of the world. We like to think of ourselves as good examples that the rest of the world should follow, but the truth is that pretty much all that we are giving the rest of the world these days are really, really bad examples. As I was researching this piece, I came across an article about how one of the most popular performers in America had someone literally vomit on her while she was performing her hit song Swine Really? Is this what our country has turned into? For many more examples such as this one, please see two of my previous articles entitled 16 Examples That Show The United States Has Become A Seriously Messed Up Country and 55 Things About America You May Not Know. The sad thing is that Lady Gaga has tens of millions of adoring fans in this nation, and stunts like these only tend to increase her popularity. Now that we have gotten to the point where having someone vomit on a woman is considered to be entertainment, it is hard to be optimistic about the future of this nation. But perhaps there are some out there that believe that I am being too harsh. So what do you think? Please feel free to share your thoughts by posting a comment below About the author: Michael T. Snyder is a former Washington D.C. attorney who now publishes The Truth. His new thriller entitled The Beginning Of The End is now available on Amazon.com. 