"Diseases of Baby Pigs" by Norman R. Underdahl
 

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1965

Summary

The diseases which affect baby pigs are the same as those which also affect older swine . However, when baby pigs are affected the disease is frequently much more severe. The baby pig does not have the reserve to withstand a prolonged infection and is dependent on the continuous supply of milk for energy. When this milk supply is lost by vomition or when the pig refuses to eat , then the disease rapidly gains control. Other organ isms which are usually non-infective also be gin to multiply and be cause of the weakened condition brought about by the disease the se secondary organ isms begin t o invade other organs and enhance the disease.

Number of Pages

2

Type

text

Format

application/pdf

Language

en

Publisher

Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State College

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