What are the reasons for a pig suddenly becoming paralyzed and falling down?

In summer, when temperatures are high and hot, many pig farmers often see small and medium-sized pigs easily falling down and becoming paralyzed during the breeding process, which makes the farmers very anxious. So what is going on? In fact, most cases of pigs falling down and becoming paralyzed are caused by environmental and disease factors. Below, Qinnong Net brings you the reasons for pigs suddenly becoming paralyzed and falling down.

1. High temperature

In summer, the temperature rises rapidly and remains high continuously. If the breeding site has poor ventilation, or the farmer's cooling and heatstroke prevention measures are inadequate, the incidence of pigs becoming paralyzed and falling down is relatively high. In addition, when sudden rainfall occurs during high temperatures, the stuffy and humid environment after the rain can also easily cause pigs to become paralyzed and fall down.

2. Swine streptococcosis

Swine streptococcosis causes sick pigs to fall down and convulse, with the limbs paddling as if swimming, and they will foam at the mouth. If you touch them at this time, it will cause the sick pigs to squeal and their eyes to turn red. In addition, the skin on the belly area turns dark red.

3. Pleuropneumonia

Pleuropneumonia is a type of infectious disease. At the beginning of onset, the symptoms are not obvious. In the later stage, the pig will suddenly fall down, and its breathing will become rapid, breathing heavily through the mouth. If you want to confirm the diagnosis, a PCR pathogen test is required.

4. Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that breaks out during high temperatures. When it develops, the pig likewise falls down and begins abdominal breathing, and purple-red bruise spots appear on the limbs and abdomen. If the dead pig is dissected, pulmonary edema and enlarged lymph nodes will be found, and banana-shaped parasite bodies will be found in the stomach and intestines.

5. Chlamydiosis

Chlamydiosis often hinders the reproductive capacity of pigs, and it is extremely contagious. If not controlled, it often spreads to the entire herd. When it develops, the joints swell, and the tissues around the joints become congested and edematous, as if suppurating. If the swollen area is pricked with a needle, grayish-yellow turbid liquid will flow out.

6. Edema disease

At the beginning of edema disease, pigs will show loss of appetite and diarrhea. Gradually, swelling will appear in areas such as the eyes and face, and their squeals will become hoarse. In the later stage, they become paralyzed and fall down, while breathing normally. However, if they are touched or stimulated by the outside environment, they will become unusually excited, with the whole body spasming and convulsing. In severe cases, breathing is unsmooth, and they can only make grunting sounds, with the limbs paddling as if trying to lunge forward.

The above is Qinnong Net's introduction to the reasons for pigs suddenly becoming paralyzed and falling down. Before summer arrives, do a good job of cooling and heatstroke prevention measures. You can use shade nets or build a cool shed to avoid direct sunlight on the pig house, and you can also wash the pigs' bodies with water to achieve a cooling effect and strengthen ventilation. Also, during breeding, observe carefully, and when disease is found, apply the right medicine in time and take good prevention and control measures.