CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Mycotoxicosis in piglets: symptoms, treatment and prevention

What is mycotoxicosis in piglets

Piglet mycotoxicosis is a disease caused by toxins produced by molds, which mainly occurs in the piglet stage. Molds are mainly found in feed, feces and the environment. When piglets ingest contaminated feed or come into contact with contaminated environments, poisoning can easily occur.

symptom

The main symptoms of mycotoxicosis in piglets include:

• Loss of appetite
• indigestion
• diarrhea
• Abdominal bloating
• Weight loss
• trouble breathing

Treatment

Treatment of mycotoxicosis in piglets is as follows:

1. Stop using contaminated feed immediately.
2. Clean and disinfect pig houses to reduce the presence of mold.
3. Provide piglets with easily digestible, nutritious feed.
4. Adding hydrochloric acid or acetic acid to drinking water can reduce the damage of toxins to piglets.
5. If necessary, inject the piglets with antidote to alleviate the symptoms of poisoning.
6. Closely monitor the health status of the piglets and adjust the treatment plan at any time.

Precautions

In order to prevent the occurrence of mycotoxicosis in piglets, we can take the following measures:

• Clean the pig house regularly to keep it clean and hygienic.
• When storing feed, pay attention to moisture and mildew prevention.
• Regularly test the mycotoxin content in feed.
• Replace contaminated feed promptly.
• Avoid overfeeding piglets to reduce feed residues.

If the above measures cannot effectively control the occurrence of mycotoxicosis in piglets, it is recommended to seek veterinary help for further diagnosis and treatment.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand the treatment and prevention of mycotoxicosis in piglets.