Title: Common Pig Diseases That You Should Watch Out For - Keeping Pigs Healthy
Headings: Common Pig Diseases That You Should Watch
Out For - Keeping Pigs Healthy

Common Pig Diseases That You Should Watch
Out For - Keeping Pigs Healthy
Content: Common Pig Diseases That You Should Watch Out For - Keeping Pigs Healthy








Common Pig Diseases That You Should Watch
Out For - Keeping Pigs Healthy
While pigs are generally very healthy creatures, they can still get sick. You should consult with your veterinarian for a vaccination program that will prevent most common pig diseases from developing. Below are some pig diseases that your swine should be routinely inoculated against. Atrophic rhinitis is a common disease characterized by inflammation of the pig's nasal tissues. When infected, the turbinate bones in the nose are damaged and may shrink or atrophy. In the mild form of the disease, the inflammation does not progress and the turbinate bones eventually return to normal. When the disease becomes serious, however, inflammation is progressive and the nose becomes distorted, causing respiratory disease to develop. Female pigs should be vaccinated before farrowing so they will pass on immunity to their piglets through their milk. Pigs should also be vaccinated twice before they are weaned. E. Coli is a bacteria that causes diarrhea in piglets and is usually caused by fecal contamination of the living environment.