http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090709/ap_on_he_me/us_sci_ebola_pigs

WASHINGTON – A form of ebola virus has been detected in pigs for the first time, raising concerns it could mutate and threaten humans, scientists report.

Reston ebolavirus has only been seen in monkeys and humans previously and, unlike other types of ebola, it is not known to cause illness in people.

The discovery of REBOV in pigs in the Philippines is reported in Friday's edition of the journal Science.

Researchers say it is theoretically possible for the virus to mutate in pigs into a form that might sicken people.

However, they noted that while some of the farm workers tending the pigs also had become infected, they showed no signs of illness.

Another article:

http://www.nationalledger.com/ledgerdc/article_272626898.shtml

Ebola Found in Pigs for First Time - Reston Ebolavirus (REBOV), Mutation?

Ebola (Reston ebolavirus, or REBOV) has been found in pigs for the first time and there are concerns of mutation. An Associated Press report cites scientists that have presented evidence of a recent outbreak in the Philippines in pigs and first reported today.
Reston Ebolavirus (REBOV) - Only humans infected are the farm workers.
Reston Ebolavirus (REBOV) - Only humans infected are the farm workers.

Breet Report muses, "Slaughtering infected animals is not going to help, breeds more disease. At this moment – it is only a matter of when will Ebola be an airborne disease."

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Is it that serious? Some might call that quite extreme, but warnings are there. "These viruses cause viral hemorrhagic fevers, which cause extensive internal bleeding, and can be fatal," reports the BBC. Adds one scientist, “We know this family of viruses are associated with fatal illnesses in humans."

Researchers also warn that it is "theoretically possible for the virus to mutate in pigs into a form that might sicken people," according to the AP report. Before panic sets in, it should be noted that so far, the only humans infected are the farm workers that actually handled the infected pigs and they have shown no signs of illness.