One morning I went down to the stables to give my horse his breakfast and take him to his pasture for the day. When I looked over his stable door, he was lying down, stretched out, and he was full of sweat and covered in sawdust flakes from his bedding. It looked as if he […]
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My straight-from-the-city cousin came to stay for an extended visit this summer, so imagine my surprise when she banged on my door at 4.30 am. She was terrified and upset. “Why are the cows crying?” she demanded. I’m the country cousin, so I am used to the sounds of a farm. I don’t really register
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Are you looking to get an indoor pig that’s potty trained? If so, know that pigs can be easier to potty train than a dog, but there are important steps to take. Keeping a pet pig comes with a range of issues, including home hygiene, as pigs can be rather messy when it comes to
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Porcine congenital splay leg syndrome is a prevalent disease that primarily affects piglets and is responsible for a significant number of deaths. Table of Contents The splaying of the legs is frequently observed when piglets are born on slippery surfaces. The lack of traction on such surfaces leads to the outward splaying of the legs
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Typically, when I call my pigs for their meal, they eagerly rush over to eat. However, on this occasion, one of my pigs remained lying on the ground, trembling and reluctant to move. It immediately caught my attention because a pig rarely refuses a meal unless there is an issue. I was concerned that the
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Whether you have pigs as pets or are breeding pigs to generate an income, seeing your pig struggle to walk is stressful. Table of Contents I have a small piggery on my smallholding, and it went well until my newborn piglets developed splay leg syndrome. Before the big day, I had everything ready for the
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Teschen disease is an infection that can attack your pig’s motor and sensory nerves. This infection causes paralysis and, in severe cases, can result in complete paralysis of your pig’s hind area. Strangely enough, even though your pig may be paralyzed in the hind area, they can still feel pin pricks and normal sensations. You
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If your pig has started vomiting, it’s crucial to keep a close eye on them and find the cause of the vomiting. Some reasons for vomiting in pigs are not as critical as others, but your pig may need veterinary attention if they have liver disease or are experiencing extreme pain. It’s a good idea
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Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Pigs Another common disease in pigs is Mycoplasma Pneumonia. This chronic respiratory disease causes persistent dry cough and growth retardation in pigs. The disease is caused by Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and forms lesions in your pig’s lungs. Due to the severity of the disease, your pigs will be susceptible to secondary infections such
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When I started a piggery on my farm, I had no idea how many diseases and illnesses my pigs were susceptible to contracting. I had to closely monitor my pigs to see if they presented with any warning-bell symptoms when they seemed off. For peace of mind, I approached my local vet about common pig
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