Pigs are iconically represented as wallowing in the mud, but that’s because pigs don’t sweat the same as people and have to cool down differently. Summer’s approaching so one of the projects I’m working on is ensuring our shade canopies are in place for our pigs. The other day, one of my friends asked me […]
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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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Last summer, one of my goats acted oddly and had unidentifiable bite marks on her back, making me fear rabies. Additionally, we’d recently run into several live bats and a dead one nearby. I was worried the bats might have bitten my doe and infected her. Although she was healthy and showing no signs of
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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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One of the biggest factors I considered raising chickens is the cost versus the return of the chickens. Chickens need a constant source of protein to stay healthy and continue laying eggs and that usually means buying chicken feed to supplement their diets. I wanted to find out how to keep chickens healthy with a
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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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Laminitis is a condition of the goat’s hoof when the tissue inside the hoof swells, leading to inflammation. As it walks around, the swelled part is pushed against the inner hoof wall causing pain and often making the goat grind it’s teeth. If not checked, it can aggravate the founder, leading to deformities in the
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Goat diarrhea, or runny poop is referred to as scours. Too much milk or too much grain feeding can result in sour milk. Scours is more likely to affect goat kids than fully-grown goats, though adults are not immune to it.Coccidiosis, an intestinal parasitic disease, and enterotoxemia, a bacterial infection, are additional causes of scours.Scours
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It was the most traumatic event in my 8-year-old daughter’s life. A raccoon ate her pet rabbit while we were out of town. Our neighbor, and rabbit babysitter, called to tell us the news so she’d have time to adjust before we got home. Outdoor rabbits are the most susceptible to predator attacks. Rabbits are
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