CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Causes, symptoms and treatment of umbilical hernia in pigs

What is umbilical hernia in pigs?

Umbilical hernia in pigs refers to a disease caused by hernia in the umbilical part of the abdominal wall of pigs after birth, in which the internal organs collapse into the abdominal cavity through the defective part of the umbilical ring. It is one of the common diseases of pigs and has a certain impact on pig breeding. The following will introduce in detail the causes, symptoms and treatments of umbilical hernia in pigs.

Causes of umbilical hernia in pigs

The main reason for umbilical hernia in pigs is that the umbilical ring is not completely closed during embryonic development, resulting in a defect in the umbilicus. This defect can cause the organs in the abdominal cavity to collapse into the abdominal cavity through the umbilical ring, forming an umbilical hernia. In addition, increased abdominal pressure, excessive weight, and lack of exercise can also increase the risk of umbilical hernia in pigs.

Symptoms of umbilical hernia in pigs

The main symptom of umbilical hernia in pigs is a bulging umbilicus, which can form hernial sacs of varying sizes. Organs can be felt in the hernial sac, usually the small intestine. In addition, pigs may also have symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss, and vomiting. If the hernial sac is twisted or ruptured, complications such as severe abdominal pain and abdominal infection may occur.

Treatment of umbilical hernia in pigs

There are two treatment methods for umbilical hernia in pigs: conservative treatment and surgical treatment.

• Conservative treatment: It is suitable for cases where the hernia sac is small and the abdominal organs are not twisted. Appropriate feeding and management can reduce the pressure of the hernia sac and help the umbilical ring to close gradually. At the same time, the pigs can be given nutritional supplements to enhance their body resistance.
• Surgery: This is suitable for cases where the hernia sac is large, the abdominal organs are twisted, or there are other complications. Surgery usually needs to be performed by a veterinarian and mainly repairs the umbilical hernia by suturing the defective part of the umbilical ring.

Umbilical hernia in pigs is a common disease that requires timely diagnosis and treatment. For pigs that have already developed umbilical hernia, appropriate treatment methods should be selected according to the specific situation. At the same time, pig feeding management should also be strengthened to reduce the incidence of umbilical hernia. Improving the health of pigs is of great significance to the development of the pig farming industry.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand and deal with the problem of umbilical hernia in pigs.