Pig Diseases
Pig diseases in the
pre-weaning stage
Pig diseases in
the post-weaning
stage
Pig diseases in
the breeding
stage
Diseases
Exudative
dermatitis
(greasy pig
disease)
Coccidiosis Respiratory
diseases
Swine
dysentery Mastitis Porcine
parvovirus
Cause of
the
Diseases
Caused by an
infection with
the
Staphylococcus
hyicus bacteria
and it manifests
through skin
lesions.
Caused by
three types of
the coccidia
intercellular
parasite.
Caused by a
bacterial
infection of
the mammary
glands, where
skin
discolorations
can be
observed.
Caused by the
bacteria
Brachyspira
hyodsenteriae
.
Caused by a
bacterial
infection of
the mammary
glands, where
skin
discolorations
can be
observed.
The
parvovirus is
somewhat
more difficult
to diagnose
because other
reproductive
diseases
present
similar
symptoms.
Symptoms
The lesions first
appear as dark
spots on the
skin, which
spread and
become flaky,
with a greasy
feel.
The main
symptom is
diarrhea,
which can
also be bloody
and it occurs
during
between 10
and 21 days
of age and up
to 15 weeks of
age.
The most
common
symptoms of
respiratory
diseases are
coughing,
sneezing,
heavy
breathing,
reduced
growth, and
even
mortality.
Pigs that
suffer from
dysentery in
the post-
weaning stage
have reduced
growth rate;
in more
severe cases
sudden death
can occur.
It has
symptoms
such as
reduced milk
production,
higher body
temperature
and loss of
appetite.
Usually, the
reproductive
disease
occurs in gilts,
the
reproductive
performance
being overall
affected.
Treatment
methods
The infection is
treated with
antibiotics, skin
protectants, and
autogenous
vaccines.
Acute cases
can be
treated with
coccidiostats
and fluid
therapy.
To treat this
type of
diseases,
antibiotics are
often given in
feed or water
or as
injectable
substances.
Treated with
antibiotics
which are
given through
feed or water,
or as
injectable
substances.
Antibiotics
and anti-
inflammatory
drugs are the
most efficient
treatment for
mastitis.
Usually, a
combination
There are no
treatments for
this disease.
