Title: Most common pig diseases - syptoms, prevention and treatment
Headings: Most common pig diseases
Most common pig diseases
Pig diseases in the pre-weaning stage
1. Exudative dermatitis (greasy pig disease)
2. Coccidiosis
Pig diseases in the post-weaning stage
1. Respiratory diseases
2. Swine dysentery
Pig diseases in the breeding stage
1. Mastitis
2. Porcine parvovirus
Other common pig diseases and health problems
1. Malnutrition
2. Lice and flies
3. Parasites
4. Salt poisoning
5. African swine fever (ASF)
6. Foot-and-Mouth-Disease (FMD)
7. Rabies
Disease prevention in pigs

Content: Mortality can occur due to greasy pig disease in severe cases that are left untreated. The lesions first appear as dark spots on the skin, which spread and become flaky, with a greasy feel. The infection is treated with antibiotics, skin protectants, and autogenous vaccines. One of the best prevention methods is to improve hygiene conditions in the piglet housing areas. It is also recommended to perform teat dipping on the sows as well as pre- and post-farrowing. By reducing the potential of skin abrasions, the infection is prevented from entering the piglet’s system. Skin abrasions can be caused by rough floors, sharp equipment, jagged teeth or mites’ bites. 2. Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis is very common in suckling pigs, being caused by three types of the coccidia intercellular parasite. 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.