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Swine diseases are a concern for nearly every producer,
regardless of size of operation. Swine diseases such as erysipelas,
PRRS, SIV and parvovirus damage animal health and
destroy profits. A comprehensive health program will help prevent
these swine diseases and keep breeding stock and feeder pigs
healthy, growing and profitable.
These are some of the swine diseases that affect U.S.
producers:
- Erysipelas is an infectious swine disease
caused by bacteria and can occur in acute, subacute and chronic
forms. Signs of this swine disease include sudden death, fever,
depression, reduced appetite, skin lesions and stiffness.
- Reproductive diseases diseases result in
abortion, poor conception rates, smaller litters and lightweight
pigs. Common swine diseases that affect reproduction are
enterovirus, erysipelas, leptospirosis, PRRS and porcine
parvovirus.
- Respiratory diseases in swine affect pigs
from birth through finishing and have the greatest impact around
18 tro 20 weeks of age. Coughing, sneezing, reduced gains and
lower feed conversion are symptoms of this complex of swine
diseases.
- Enteritis, also known as scours or
diarrhea is a leading killer of baby pigs. This swine disease is
caused by E. coli bacteria and accounts for 42% of all
death losses.
Learn more about these swine
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