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 As the infection progresses inside the hoof, the claw be-

comes enlarged and infection and damage of the joint often

develops.

Prevention and Control

 Treat early cases with antibiotic

 Isolate the infected animals

 Soak animal feet in treated water

7. Piglet Anaemia

Anaemia is a lack of haemoglobin, the part of blood that trans-

ports oxygen through the body, and in piglets is caused by a
shortage of iron.

Prevention and Control

 Give red ant hill soil

 Inject iron

 Give tablets containing iron

 Treat common parasites; Mites, Fleas, Lice Ticks