Piglets, due to their incomplete development of various functions, have relatively weak resistance. Improper management can easily lead to various diseases, such as edema disease. So how can edema disease in piglets be effectively prevented and treated? Let's find out.
Symptoms of Edema Disease in Piglets
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Hoarse crying
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Sudden onset
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Depressed spirits
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Reduced or loss of appetite
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No significant change in body temperature
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Unstable standing, ataxia, blind circling
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Swimming of limbs
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Whole body muscle tremors
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Some piglets may exhibit grinding of teeth, with the tongue extended out of the mouth and unable to retract, leading to chewing damage
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Ultimately, coma and death
Causes of Edema Disease in Piglets
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Stress from Weaning: Improper weaning procedures cause stress to piglets, weakening their resistance to pathogens. This imbalance in the intestinal microecology leads to the proliferation of Escherichia coli and triggers diarrhea and edema disease.
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Improper Feeding: Feeding large amounts of high-protein diets exceeds the piglets' gastrointestinal tolerance, resulting in undigested material becoming a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria. This leads to the excessive proliferation of Escherichia coli and the production of toxins, resulting in edema disease.
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Unsuitable Environment: Poor ventilation and high humidity in piglet pens, inadequate disinfection or lax disinfection measures, overcrowding, lack of active immunization measures, combined with sudden changes in climate, create an unsuitable environment, reducing piglet resistance and triggering edema disease.
Prevention and Treatment of Edema Disease in Piglets
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Prevention: Focus on supplementing piglets with vitamins, minerals, and regulating their gastrointestinal function. Simultaneously, inhibit the proliferation of Escherichia coli. Before and after weaning, use the following mixture: Multivitamin Guard + Conservation Guard + Colistin Sulfate.
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Treatment:
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment: Recommended prescription includes 30g of fried Atractylodes, 30g of Houpo, 30g of Mu Xiang, 30g of Chenpi, 30g of Zhuling, 30g of Fuling, 30g of Ze Xie, 45g of Astragalus (processed), 50g of Banlangen, 50g of Tianji Huang, and 15g of Licorice. Boil three times, mix well, and feed 10-15g to each piglet, once daily for three consecutive days.
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Western Medicine Treatment: Mix 2ml of kanamycin (25mg/ml), 30ml of 5% sodium bicarbonate, and 40ml of 25% glucose solution. Inject intravenously twice daily. Additionally, inject 2ml of vitamin C intramuscularly twice daily.
In summary, edema disease in piglets is highly damaging, especially when piglets during the conservation period are affected. This can lead to mass deaths. Therefore, to avoid economic losses caused by piglet mortality, prevention and treatment of edema disease must be taken seriously.
