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How pig farmers can guard against furazolidone poisoning

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Furazolidone is a yellow powder, slightly soluble in water, and is not easily absorbed after oral administration; its concentration in the intestinal tract is high, but its toxicity is relatively low. It is effective against bacteria such as Clostridium, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus, as well as streptococci and Escherichia coli. The general dosage for pigs should be 0.007 g per kg of body weight, given orally in 2-3 divided doses. Adult pigs are less sensitive to furazolidone, while piglets are highly sensitive. When the feeding amount is too large or it is used for a long time, it can cause acute or chronic poisoning. After poisoning, piglets show reduced appetite, weakness of the limbs, and an inability to stand

Furazolidone is a yellow powder, slightly soluble in water, and is not easily absorbed after oral administration; its concentration in the intestinal tract is high, but its toxicity is relatively low. It is effective against bacteria such as Clostridium, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus, as well as streptococci and Escherichia coli.

The general dosage for pigs should be 0.007 g per kg of body weight, given orally in 2-3 divided doses. Adult pigs are less sensitive to furazolidone, while piglets are highly sensitive. When the feeding amount is too large or it is used for a long time, it can cause acute or chronic poisoning. After poisoning, piglets show reduced appetite, weakness of the limbs, unsteady standing, swaying when walking, forelimbs and hindlimbs stretched outward, lowered body temperature, slow responses, coma, and trembling of all body muscles.

Such drugs must not be fed for a long time or in excess; 1 course of treatment is about 1 week. If symptoms of poisoning are found, the medicated feed should be stopped immediately, and laxative-type drugs should be given to speed up the expulsion of the toxin. Feeding 2% sugar water (either brown sugar or white sugar is fine) has a very good effect on reducing symptoms. For severely affected pigs, 5% glucose saline can be injected intraperitoneally or intravenously, and other drugs can be added as appropriate according to the actual situation.

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