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 Hyperaemia and cyanosis (seen as reddening) of the skin,

particularly ears and snout.

 Coughing and increased respiratory rate.

 Vomiting and diarrhoea (sometimes bloody)

 Abortions.

Prevention Control and Treatment

Keeping wild pigs away by fencing

In case of an outbreak all pigs must be slaughtered and prem-

ises disinfected

2. Foot and Mouth disease

This is caused by a virus which spread when an infected ani-

mal shares food or water with healthy ones.

Signs and symptoms

 Dullness

 Flow of saliva from the mouth

 Lameness due to wounds in coronet on all legs

 Wounds or blisters on the tongue, gum and palate

 High fever lasting two to three days.

 Eating less, due to painful lesions in the mouth.

 Weight loss.

 Low conception rates.

 Abortions.
Increased death rate, especially in newborn animals.

Reluctance to move or stand, due to sore feet or lameness.