CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to reduce fever in domestic pigs? Causes and treatments of fever in pigs

Causes of fever in pigs

There are many possible reasons for domestic pigs to have fever, including infection caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms, immune system abnormalities, vaccine reactions, stress, high environmental temperatures, etc. The most common of these is fever caused by infection.

How to deal with fever in pigs

When domestic pigs have a fever, we need to take appropriate measures to lower their body temperature and protect their health.

1. Observation: First, observe the pig's behavior and other symptoms to understand the extent and cause of its fever.
2. Adjust the environment: If pigs are in a high temperature environment, they should be moved to a cool and ventilated place and provided with plenty of drinking water.
3. Drug treatment: Depending on the specific situation, pigs can be given antipyretic drugs, such as over-the-counter antipyretics. Please use them under the guidance of a veterinarian.
4. Anti-infection treatment: If the fever is caused by infection, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, etc. are needed for treatment.
5. Dietary adjustment: Provide easily digestible, nutritious feed to replenish nutrients in the body and enhance the pigs' resistance.
6. Regular monitoring: For pigs with long-term fever, it is necessary to monitor their body temperature regularly, observe changes in other symptoms, and adjust the treatment plan in time.

Although the above methods can help domestic pigs reduce fever, when dealing with fever problems in pigs, we must seek help from professional veterinarians or veterinarians to develop a reasonable treatment plan based on the specific situation. At the same time, we should strengthen the maintenance and management of pigs, regularly disinfect, maintain environmental hygiene, etc., to prevent the occurrence of diseases.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand fever in domestic pigs and how to treat it.