Symptoms and methods of treatment of edematous disease in suckling pigs
Pig breeding is a troublesome business, so it is important for breeders to comply with all requirements and devote sufficient time to this business. Rooms where animals live must be clean and dry. This is due to the fact that young individuals are most susceptible to a variety of infections. But the most dangerous and insidious disease is swelling of piglets.
Edematous disease of piglets
Pathology develops with lightning speed and causes enormous harm to the health of animals. A positive result is possible only with an accurate diagnosis and effective therapy.
Common causes of swelling in pigs
The development of edematous disease in piglets begins with non-compliance with sanitary standards and established requirements. In most cases, suckers are exposed to the disease, because not all pig breeders can organize proper nutrition for young animals. A minimum amount of calcium enters the body of pigs, which does not correspond to the norms.
With a lack of B vitamins, the animal's body becomes vulnerable to any pathogenic infections and other serious diseases. Due to inexperience, animals are often fed dry food, which contains a lot of protein. If you don't get enough liquid, dry food fills the entire space of the stomach. The vessels are pinched, and excessive pressure is exerted on the walls.
This process leads to serious disorders in the body and the development of pathology. When interacting with pathogenic bacteria, edematous disease in pigs begins to progress.
Clinical manifestations of edema
Edema of piglets causes a deterioration in overall health.
This is due to pathological processes and pathogens that suppress natural bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. The incubation period lasts 7-9 hours.
With edematous disease of piglets, the following symptoms occur:
- serious intoxication of the body;
- disruption of the central nervous system;
- damage to the walls of the stomach;
- swelling of all organs.
Puffiness can be expressed in several forms, which differ in symptoms and course.
Features and forms of swelling in piglets
The typical form of swelling in piglets is differentiated according to the following characteristics:
- a sharp increase in temperature, which quickly returns to normal without taking medications;
- cramps in the limbs (can occur at different intervals);
- wobbly gait, individuals are afraid of light;
- pigs become excessively agitated, movements become chaotic;
- deep depression, depression, lack of reaction, response to touch;
- swelling of different parts of the body;
- excessive enlargement of the mucous membranes;
- lack of appetite in pigs and piglets, impaired stool, suffocating cough and heart palpitations.
With edematous disease of piglets, it is necessary to exclude provoking factors. Lack of treatment leads to rapid death. If the pathology progresses 5-17 hours and the symptoms do not disappear, the animals die.
The atypical form of the disease in piglets is characterized by a slight deterioration in the condition. The main symptoms: a slight disorder in the functioning of the central nervous system, disruption of the intestines and gastrointestinal tract.
How to properly treat puffiness
Edematous disease of piglets requires complex therapy. Treatment consists in organizing adequate feeding. The animal's body must receive a huge amount of minerals and vitamins. It is necessary to take care of regular treatment and prophylactic treatment. It is required for healthy and sick individuals.
Due to the high mortality, if edematous disease of piglets is determined, its treatment must be carried out in a timely manner. An established and generally accepted set of measures:
- A week before weaning the piglets from the sow, the young should be carefully examined. The procedure requires regular repetition. If the pathology is found in several piglets, then they are removed separately and treatment is started.
- A sick animal should not be fed for about 10 hours. They are given water with a laxative solution.
- Magnesia sulfate will help reduce intoxication. For one individual, at least 30 g at a time is required.
Preparation of medicinal solutions and antibiotic agents
With the progression of such a disease, it is required to drink medicinal solutions that will help remove all toxins from the body. You can use Glauber's salt, which is diluted in water. Piglets are treated with such a solution with enemas, which will help rid the intestines of all toxins.
1% diphenhydramine is injected intramuscularly. To eliminate the symptoms, the solution is injected in the morning and evening. 2 times a day, you can pour in a ready-made solution of calcium chloride. You can remove puffiness by introducing calcium gluconate. It is important for pigs to have constant access to fresh and clean water.
Treatment of pathology is carried out with antibiotic drugs. There is a suppression of active reproduction and spread of Escherichia coli. No less effective are combined drugs, which include a potent substance - sulfanilomide. In its absence, it is advisable to use cephalosporin. Medicines are prescribed by your veterinarian.
The use of antibiotic agents is combined with the intake of vitamins. Sick individuals take chlorpromazine or diphenhydramine, which prevent the development of neurological seizures. Urotropin will increase urination, so the edematous organ will gradually decrease in size. You need to give injections 2 times a day.
Preventive actions
Puffiness develops regardless of the state of immunity. Many individuals die, therefore, in order to prevent the sad consequences, breeders need to take care of prevention:
- adherence to the correct diet of breastfeeding pigs;
- exact proportions of different types of feed (wet and dry);
- you need to add probiotics and vitamin complexes to food;
- drinking fresh milk with the addition of acidophilus;
- gradual accustoming of young animals to new food.
To prevent and prevent stress, the weaned should not be abruptly weaned from the mother and gradually moved to a new place of residence. The duration of the adaptation period is about 2 weeks. Then they can be transferred to other pens, where the breeders will be able to ensure their maturation.
At the initial stage, you cannot drastically change the usual food. If the piglet develops swelling, all livestock is transferred to individual nutrition. A veterinarian will help you choose a diet and medicines.It takes into account the condition of the animal and the reasons for the development of pathology. It is important to observe the optimal temperature regime.
Conclusion
To prevent the development of puffiness in a young pig, it is necessary to carefully look after the animal. Breeders should keep their pen and feeding containers clean.
The room where pigs live must be regularly ventilated. Edema disease is a serious infectious disease that can lead to the death of young animals.