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Control, Prevention and Treatment

 Vaccination every six months

 Affected animals should be slaughtered

 Isolate infected pigs

3. Pneumonia

This is caused by bacteria or virus

Signs and symptoms

 Animals reluctance to move

 Nasal mucus discharge

 Disinterest in food, loss of appetite, picky eater. (Number

one worry sign.)

 Lying down (sick pigs will usually lie down while other pigs

are up and about).

 A dull appearance.

 Thumping (shallow, rapid breathing) and coughing

 Fever and lethargy.

Control, Prevention and Treatment

 Treat early cases with antibiotics

 Nursing them in warm shelter

 Providing soft feeds and water

4. Anthrax

This is caused by bacteria

Signs and Symptoms

 High fever

 Shivering

 Loss of appetite and dullness