A Detailed Guide to the Treatment and Medication Points for Swine Streptococcosis

Swine streptococcosis is a common pig disease caused by Streptococcus infection, and it is also a zoonosis. Clinically, the septicemic type, meningitis type, arthritis type and lymph node abscess type are commonly seen. The symptoms of different types vary greatly, mostly presenting as high fever, lameness, neurological symptoms or submandibular abscess, and farmers need to make a comprehensive judgment based on epidemiological conditions, clinical manifestations and necropsy changes.

The core of treating this disease is early detection and early medication. At the initial stage of onset, timely use of sensitive antibiotics, such as penicillins, cephalosporins or sulfonamides, is required, with sufficient dosage and a full course of treatment to avoid recurrence or the development of drug resistance. Because drugs for the meningitis type need to cross the blood-brain barrier, sulfonamides are often used in combination; pigs with obvious joint swelling and pain may be given antipyretic and analgesic drugs as an adjunct to relieve symptoms.

In addition to antibacterial treatment, symptomatic supportive care is equally important. For pigs with high fever, reduce the fever promptly; for dehydrated pigs, supplement electrolytes and energy; at the same time, isolate sick pigs and strengthen disinfection of the pens to reduce the spread of pathogens. Critically ill pigs often respond poorly to treatment and should be culled in a timely manner and subjected to harmless disposal to prevent them from becoming a source of infection.

Daily prevention and control should not be neglected. Adhere to the breeding method of self-breeding and self-raising and all-in, all-out management, and do a good job of disinfection in procedures such as umbilical cord cutting, tail docking and castration to reduce opportunities for trauma infection. In areas where the disease commonly occurs, vaccinate with streptococcus vaccine according to the immunization schedule, and pay attention to personal protection. Wear gloves when contacting sick pigs and protect wounds to prevent cross-infection between humans and animals.