CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Treatment and prevention of fever in suckling pigs

Causes of fever in suckling pigs

Piglet fever is a reaction of the immune system to some disease or infection. Common causes include:

• Viral infection: such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, porcine circovirus, etc.
• Bacterial infection: such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus parasuis, etc.
• Pathogen infection: such as Streptococcus suis, Parasuis infectious anemia, etc.
• Environmental factors: such as temperature being too high or too low, stocking density being too high, etc.

Symptoms of fever in suckling pigs

When piglets have a fever, they will have the following symptoms:

• Elevated body temperature: generally exceeding 39.5°C.
• Loss of appetite: Piglets lose interest in feed and their appetite decreases significantly.
• Lethargy: Piglets appear listless and motionless.
• Vomiting or diarrhea: Some suckling pigs may experience vomiting or diarrhea.
• Difficulty breathing: Piglets may have shortness of breath or asthma.

Treatment of fever in suckling pigs

Once the piglet has a fever, the following treatment measures need to be taken in time:

• Isolate sick piglets : isolate sick piglets separately to avoid infecting other healthy piglets.
• Lower the ambient temperature : adjust the breeding environment to maintain a suitable temperature and avoid overheating or overcooling.
• Provide clean drinking water : Keep drinking water facilities clean and give piglets fresh, clean drinking water.
• Feed easily digestible feed : Give piglets easily digestible feed, such as sweat feed or digestive tract microecological preparations.
• Use appropriate drug treatment : According to the guidance of the veterinarian, use antibiotics, antipyretics and other drugs for treatment.

Preventive measures for fever in suckling pigs

To prevent fever in suckling pigs, the following preventive measures can be taken:

• Health management : Keep the breeding environment clean and sanitary, clean the pig house regularly, and reduce the risk of pathogen transmission.
• Maintain a reasonable stocking density : avoid too high a stocking density and allow the piglets enough space to move around.
• Strengthen immunity : Vaccinate according to the pig farm's immunization procedures to improve the immunity of piglets.
• Regular physical examinations : Ask your veterinarian to perform regular physical examinations to detect problems in a timely manner and take appropriate measures.
• Avoid stress : Reduce stress on piglets and avoid excessive transportation, mixed breeding, etc.

The above is an introduction to the treatment and prevention measures for fever in suckling pigs. I hope it will be helpful to breeders. Thank you for reading!