Autumn pig disease prevention and treatment methods, a practical guide pig farmers must read

Autumn is a period of great seasonal change, representing the transition from the hot summer to the cold winter. In some places, autumn temperatures fluctuate extremely widely, making pigs raised at this time very prone to certain illnesses. So what are the common diseases in autumn? And how should they be prevented and treated? Read on with Qinnong Net to find out.

1. Foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease is one of the diseases that easily appears in autumn. Its cause is the conflict between the external temperature and the pig's own body temperature, plus the pig's body weight exceeding what its hooves can bear, which leads to cracking of the hooves. At this point the first task is temperature regulation; next, isolate the pigs with foot-and-mouth disease in a relatively clean place, then disinfect and bandage the affected areas of the hooves, and let them stay lying down for a period of time, letting them stand again once the foot-and-mouth disease improves a little. At this time, pay more attention to observing the other pigs in the same pen to see whether any more cases appear. Foot-and-mouth disease is not a contagious disease, so the other pigs do not need to be injected with medication in a hurry. Later, in terms of fattening, take care: after feeding it is best to drive the pigs so that their hooves also get a certain amount of exercise, to improve their pressure resistance.

2. Diarrhea and loose stools

This is mostly because the temperature regulation in the pig pen was not done well, and the temperature in the pen fluctuated too much within a single day, so the pig's body could not adapt, its immune system declined, and some pathogens invaded; the most obvious manifestation is in the gastrointestinal tract. At this time the pig's gastrointestinal tract is extremely fragile, unable to resist certain induced diseases, and afterward the pig's digestive capacity is suppressed, so diarrhea and loose stools occur frequently. It shows as pig manure that differs greatly from the usual color and shape, and the pig's body temperature rises somewhat and it does not eat. For these viruses, Zhulijing or neomycin sulfate both have good effects; for prevention, mainly start from the temperature aspect to reduce triggering factors.

3. Coughing and panting

This mostly occurs at the end of autumn, when the cold air currents begin to invade, and if the pig pen's warmth protection is not done well, the above situation easily appears. At this time the pig's trachea is relatively less active, and its own immune system runs somewhat more slowly. Some pathogens that would previously have been intercepted through the nostrils are not completely intercepted, and thus enter the pig's lungs, causing the pig's lungs to be affected in their oxygen uptake, resulting in insufficient oxygen. At this time the pig's body speeds up its breathing to maintain oxygen supply, and some pigs also cough to widen the opening for gas exchange with the outside; when this situation appears, ribavirin can be used for prevention and treatment.

The above are the three diseases that are relatively likely to appear in autumn pig farming. Prevention regarding temperature must be done well in autumn, because these diseases are often triggered by temperature changes that are too rapid. If everyone wants to learn more about pig farming, you can follow our website.