Pigs

Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Zoonotic) Foot and mouth disease (FMD) affects pigs of all ages and is a highly contagious infection. Pigs with FMD develop lesions, or sores, in the mucosa of their mouths. They may also develop fluid-filled blisters on their feet. Pigs will develop a fever, become lethargic, and may become lame or die. The […]

Porcine Rotavirus Infection (Zoonotic) Porcine rotavirus is a terrible infection for pigs and humans. It makes pigs very sick. It causes major viral gastroenteritis, or severe watery diarrhea, in suckling and recently weaned piglets (one to five weeks old). It causes frequent death, high levels of sickness, and is very contagious. This particular disease plays

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that results in abortions in pigs. The Brucella suis bacteria cause it and affects pigs of all ages. If your pigs display symptoms, you’ll need to alert the local authorities, as some strains of the disease are highly contagious and can be passed on to humans (zoonotic disease). If your

Pig dysentery, porcine rotavirus, or swine influenza are examples of infectious diseases that can be seen in pigs who aren’t eating and have diarrhea. Other factors that can contribute to a pig not eating and diarrhea include poor nutrition, a change in diet, and environmental stressors.  Pigs with infectious diseases may exhibit severe symptoms and

Diamond Skin Disease (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infection- Zoonotic) Pig Diamond skin disease, also known as swine erysipelas, is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Diamond Skin disease is a skin disease named after the diamond patches it leaves on the pigs’ skin. It causes fever, skin lesions, blood poisoning, arthritis, and sometimes, sudden

Leptospirosis: Reproductive Illness (Zoonotic)  Leptospirosis is a common bacterial disease that causes abortions, stillbirths, and reproductive issues in pigs. It is caused by spirochaetes (a group of spiral-shaped bacteria). Leptospirosis occurs mainly in adult pigs. Sadly within 1 to 4 weeks after infection with the bacteria, a pig can experience abortion or the birth of

I have raised pigs for years, but I almost didn’t because my first experience with a pig resulted in multiple pig bites. My first boar was aggressive and intimidating and bit me several times.  Because pigs are so large and strong, they can hurt badly when they bite. It made me nervous when I was

Being bullied or attacked by your pet pig is no joke. Even a mini-pig weighs almost as much as the average adult human. Any act of aggression is potentially dangerous. I’ve been bitten and trampled by pigs in the past, and it’s a terrifying and painful experience.  Why is my pig attacking me? Pigs attack

Pigs can survive in a wide variety of different habitats. Its ancestor, the wild boar, lived in almost every corner of the earth, except for arid deserts and cold, alpine regions. This adaptability is primarily due to their omnivorous diets. Pigs and wild boar will eat pretty much anything a human would, and few other

After a long cold winter, I imagine that my pigs want fresh veggies as much as I do. I’m eager for the spring vegetables that crop up as the snow creaps away, but I wondered; can pigs eat all the spring produce. In this article- I’ll cover which spring vegetables pigs can eat. Plus- be