Pig Diseases
Pig diseases in the pre-
weaning stage
Pig diseases in the post-
weaning stage Pig diseases in the breeding stage
Diseases
Exudative
dermatitis (greasy
pig disease)
Coccidiosis Respiratory
diseases Swine dysentery Mastitis Porcine parvovirus
Cause of
the
Diseases
Caused by an
infection with the
Staphylococcus
hyicus bacteria and
it manifests through
skin lesions.
Caused by three types of
the coccidia intercellular
parasite.
Caused by a
bacterial infection of
the mammary
glands, where skin
discolorations can
be observed.
Caused by the
bacteria Brachyspira
hyodsenteriae.
Caused by a bacterial infection of
the mammary glands, where skin
discolorations can be observed.
The parvovirus is
somewhat more difficult
to diagnose because
other reproductive
diseases present similar
symptoms.
Symptoms
The lesions first
appear as dark spots
on the skin, which
spread and become
flaky, with a greasy
feel.
The main symptom is
diarrhea, which can also
be bloody and it occurs
during between 10 and
21 days of age and up to
15 weeks of age.
The most common
symptoms of
respiratory diseases
are coughing,
sneezing, heavy
breathing, reduced
growth, and even
mortality.
Pigs that suffer from
dysentery in the
post-weaning stage
have reduced growth
rate; in more severe
cases sudden death
can occur.
It has symptoms such as reduced
milk production, higher body
temperature and loss of appetite.
Usually, the reproductive
disease occurs in gilts,
the reproductive
performance being
overall affected.
Treatment
methods
The infection is
treated with
antibiotics, skin
protectants, and
autogenous
vaccines.
Acute cases can be
treated with coccidiostats
and fluid therapy.
To treat this type of
diseases, antibiotics
are often given in
feed or water or as
injectable
substances.
Treated with
antibiotics which are
given through feed
or water, or as
injectable
substances.
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory
drugs are the most efficient
treatment for mastitis. Usually, a
combination of oxytocin and
corticosteroids is prescribed to
treat mastitis.
There are no treatments
for this disease.
Preventio
n Methods
One of the best
prevention methods
is to improve
hygiene conditions
Sows can be treated with
coccidiostats in order to
prevent this disease. It’s
also good to improve
Important to identify
the strain present on
a farm to fight
against this disease
in an efficient way.
It’s important to
always buy pigs from
reliable sources and
to request a
Improving hygiene in farrowing
houses is extremely important.
Healthy nutrition during the late
pregnancy stage is an important
As there are no
treatments for this
disease, prevention is
extremely important,
