November9 , 2024

🔺10 signs of a diseased pig herd

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🔺10 signs of a diseased pig herd

1. **Coughing and Respiratory Distress:** Pigs suffering from respiratory diseases, like swine influenza or porcine respiratory disease complex, often exhibit coughing, labored breathing, and nasal discharge.

2. **Decreased Feed Intake:** Illnesses such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) or swine dysentery can lead to reduced appetite, causing a noticeable decrease in feed consumption.

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3. **Lethargy and Weakness:** Diseased pigs may appear lethargic, weak, or reluctant to move. This can be a sign of systemic infections, nutritional deficiencies, or issues affecting the musculoskeletal system.

4. **Skin Lesions or Abnormalities:** Conditions like swine vesicular disease or mange can cause skin lesions, sores, or hair loss in pigs. Regular skin checks are crucial for identifying such issues.

5. **Diarrhea or Changes in Feces:** Gastrointestinal diseases, such as salmonellosis or transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE), can cause diarrhea or alterations in fecal consistency. Monitoring fecal quality is essential for early disease detection.

6. **Reproductive Problems:** Infertility, abortions, or stillbirths within the herd may indicate reproductive diseases like porcine parvovirus or leptospirosis affecting the breeding sows.

7. **Joint Swelling or Lameness:** Swollen joints or lameness can result from diseases like Mycoplasmal arthritis or swine erysipelas, impacting the musculoskeletal health of pigs.

8. **Sudden Deaths or Increased Mortality:** An unexpected rise in pig deaths may signal the presence of contagious diseases such as African swine fever or classical swine fever, requiring immediate investigation.

9. **Behavioral Changes:** Changes in behavior, such as increased aggression, restlessness, or isolation, can be indicative of stress, pain, or discomfort caused by various diseases.

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10. **Jaundice or Pale Mucous Membranes:** Yellowing of the skin, eyes, or pale mucous membranes may indicate liver diseases like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) or classical swine fever, affecting overall pig health.

Regular veterinary checks, biosecurity measures, and proper management practices are essential for preventing, identifying, and addressing diseases within a pig herd.

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