CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Treatment and prevention of paralysis caused by high fever in pigs

Causes of high fever paralysis in pigs

Swine fever paralysis is a common pig disease, the main cause of which is a serious infection in the pig body, which leads to high fever and then damage to the nervous system. Swine fever paralysis not only brings economic losses to pig farms, but also has adverse effects on the health and production of pigs.

Common pathogens that cause high fever and paralysis in pigs include bacteria, viruses and parasites. These pathogens enter the pig's body through direct contact, air transmission, food and drinking water, causing infection. Once the infection occurs, the pig's immune system will respond to these pathogens, releasing a large amount of cytokines and causing high fever. When the pig's body temperature rises to a certain level, the nervous system is damaged, leading to the symptoms of pig paralysis.

Treatment of high fever paralysis in pigs

For pigs paralyzed by high fever, timely treatment is very important. Here are some common treatment methods:

1. Cooling down: The first task is to lower the pig's body temperature to normal levels. You can wipe the pig's body surface with disinfectant alcohol and use ice packs to cool it down. At the same time, keep the pig house well ventilated.
2. Anti-infection treatment: Choose appropriate antibiotics or antiviral drugs for treatment according to different pathogens. Pay attention to the dosage and course of treatment.
3. Supportive treatment: Maintain normal water and electrolyte balance in the pig's body, supplement sufficient nutrients, maintain the pig's immune function, provide sufficient drinking water and high-energy, easily digestible feed.
4. Rehabilitation training: After the pig's body temperature is stable and the condition is under control, rehabilitation training is carried out, including massage, appropriate exercise, physical therapy, etc., to help the damaged nerve tissue recover its function.

Preventive measures for high fever paralysis in pigs

In addition to treatment, it is equally important to prevent pig paralysis due to high fever. Here are some suggestions:

• Keep the pig house clean: clean the pig house regularly to kill pathogens. Keep the drinking water facilities and feed clean.
• Health management: Establish a reasonable immunization program, vaccinate pigs to enhance immunity. Regular physical examinations to detect lesions early.
• Provide a suitable environment: Keep the temperature, humidity, ventilation and other environmental indicators of the pig house within an appropriate range.
• Reasonable feeding and management: Provide high-quality feed and reasonably match feed ingredients to ensure the nutritional needs of pigs. Avoid over-density feeding and excessive transportation.

High fever leading to pig paralysis is a serious disease that has a great impact on pig health and the breeding industry. Timely treatment and scientific prevention are the key to reducing the occurrence of high fever paralysis in pigs. I hope this article can provide some useful information and reference for pig farm managers and breeders to ensure the health and production benefits of pigs.