Symptoms and treatment of ulcers in pigs
Pig ulcers are small, but very dangerous cracks, damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines. Over time, the crack is eaten away by gastric juice and increases in size, turning into a wound. Such wounds do not heal, and it is impossible to completely cure them without surgery. The only thing that can be done is to stop the development of the disease.
Pig ulcer
This disease can appear at absolutely any age. It even happens that piglets are born with a similar defect. Most often it occurs in babies who are growing or fattening.
The causes of ulcers in pigs
An ulcer in pigs most often occurs due to improper nutrition, therefore, it is not recommended to give dry feed to animals of different ages. They contain a large amount of protein and a little fiber, and this irritates the mucous membrane and thereby provokes the onset of the disease. If overlooked, you can lose the entire brood of piglets.
The main causes of the onset of the disease:
- stress;
- weaning piglets from their mother at an early age;
- feeding with extruded feed;
- decreased immunity;
- metabolic disorders in the body;
- poisoning;
- infectious ailments.
It can also be caused by feed containing copper sulfate or carbonate.
Food waste and acidic feed provoke ailment, so you should carefully monitor the diet of both piglets and adults.
An ulcer in pigs can disrupt other organs. Most often, this disease is observed in meat breeds.
Pig ulcer symptoms
There are a number of symptoms that can be used to determine if a pig has an ulcer. The first thing to pay attention to is the general condition of the animal.
With such an ailment, the pet looks depressed. The mucous membrane and skin become pale in color. There are breeds in which the body becomes so white that it is simply impossible not to notice it.
When examined by a veterinarian, the animal is at normal body temperature. There is no appetite in a pig with an ulcer. The disease may be accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting. Most often, this symptom appears in the morning.
If the animal has an ulcer, it tries to stay away from other pigs, most often lies. In this case, the legs are pulled up under the very belly. When pressing on the stomach, severe pain occurs. When the animal empties, you can see that the feces have an admixture of blood and abundant inclusions of mucus.
If the disease has already passed into the chronic stage, then the mumps begins to develop anemia, and it is simply impossible not to notice it. In this case, the feces also have an admixture of blood. Even with an ulcer in pigs, a reduced hemoglobin is observed. The protein in the blood drops to a minimum.
Diagnosing ulcers in pigs
The diagnosis can only be made by a veterinarian, because in order to do this, he needs to conduct a series of examinations. First, a specialist examines the pig, and then takes blood, urine and feces for research. Only after receiving the results can he make an accurate diagnosis.If you think your pet has an ulcer, you should immediately call a veterinarian: there are a number of diseases that are very similar in symptoms to this disease.
Treatment of peptic ulcer disease in pigs
In order to cure a pig from an ulcer, you need to know the cause of its occurrence. If several animals get sick, they should be separated from healthy ones, and then call a veterinarian who will make an accurate diagnosis. The specialist will prescribe a diet using alfalfa flour. But before that, you should thoroughly rinse the stomach of the animal.
The veterinarian prescribes a mixture of vitamins U for piglets that have not yet turned one month old. Glucose and milk powder are also given, all this is mixed with distilled water and given 2 times a day. Such procedures should be carried out until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
If the piglets were taken away from their mother early and they caught a disease such as an ulcer, they are also prescribed U vitamins. It is necessary to give the remedy for 5 days, 1 time per day.
Also, a special medicinal mixture can be used to treat this unpleasant ailment. It contains sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate and sulfate, distilled water. It is advisable to do this drug in the morning.
Preventive measures against ulcers in pigs
In order to avoid such an unpleasant disease as an ulcer in pigs, it is necessary to carry out prevention. So that piglets do not have such problems, you should carefully monitor their diet and give food clearly according to the scheme. When fattening, it is necessary to introduce oats together with husks, grass flour and coarse straw into the diet. Also, be sure to use special vitamin supplements intended for piglets. Corn in the feed should be less than 40%.
Also, pigs of different ages have different feeding frequencies, so do not overfeed or underfeed animals. It is important to ensure that the pet does not eat mineral fertilizers under any circumstances. If copper sulfate or carbonate is used as a top dressing, then it must be given clearly according to the scheme.
In the event that you decide to transfer pets to a different feed, it is necessary to give dunidin to prevent peptic ulcer disease. The course is 10 days, and the frequency is 2 times a day with a frequency of 12 hours. The dosage is determined by the doctor.
If the piglets are growing, then they need to be given a remedy such as chlorpromazine along with the feed. It is necessary to solder pets within a month.
Conclusion
An ulcer in pigs is a rather dangerous disease, which is accompanied by the appearance of ulcers on the stomach. If the disease is not treated in time, this can lead to serious complications, therefore, at the first symptoms, it is worth calling a veterinarian: he will study the general condition of the pig and make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also recommended to carry out prevention against such an unpleasant disease. After all, there were cases when an illness led to the death of animals. Proper nutrition and timely treatment of ulcers are the key to the health of the pig.