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Symptoms and causes of poisoning by anthelmintics in pigs

Poisoning of pigs by eating anthelmintics is a common emergency in the breeding industry. Common symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fever, etc. The main causes of pig poisoning are as follows:

• Excessive use of anthelmintics: When deworming pigs, excessive use of anthelmintics may cause poisoning of the pigs.
• Using expired anthelmintics: Using expired anthelmintics will reduce their effectiveness and increase the risk of poisoning in pigs.
• Improper use of drugs: Failure to use the drugs according to the instructions and dosage may cause poisoning in pigs.

Emergency treatment measures for pigs poisoned by anthelmintics

Once it is discovered that pigs have eaten anthelmintics and are poisoned, the following emergency measures should be taken immediately:

1. Stop medication: Immediately stop feeding anthelmintics to pigs.
2. Clean and disinfect drinking water equipment: Carefully clean and disinfect the equipment used by pigs to drink water to avoid continued ingestion of toxic substances.
3. Observe symptoms: Observe changes in the pig's symptoms. If symptoms worsen or other abnormal reactions occur, seek medical attention promptly.
4. Seek medical attention as soon as possible: When pigs are poisoned, you should contact a veterinarian immediately for diagnosis and treatment, and provide appropriate treatment based on the symptoms and degree of poisoning.

Treatment of pig poisoning caused by eating anthelmintics

The treatment methods for pigs poisoned by anthelmintics mainly include the following aspects:

• Control of symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting: Use appropriate medications according to veterinary instructions.
• Detoxification treatment: Take appropriate detoxification treatment measures according to the degree of poisoning of the pigs and the composition of the anthelmintic drugs.
• Nutritional support: After pigs are poisoned, their appetite decreases and they need to be given high-energy, easily digestible feed to maintain their nutritional status.
• Prevention of infection: After being poisoned, pigs’ immunity decreases and they are susceptible to other diseases. Management needs to be strengthened to prevent secondary infection.

Poisoning of pigs by taking anthelmintics is a common emergency in the breeding industry. It is very important for farmers to prevent poisoning. When using anthelmintics, be sure to use them according to the instructions and dosage to avoid overdose or use of expired drugs. At the same time, regularly cleaning and disinfecting drinking water equipment to ensure that the drinking water of pigs is uncontaminated can also reduce the risk of pig poisoning. If pig poisoning occurs, emergency treatment measures should be taken in time, and a veterinarian should be contacted as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment to reduce losses and protect the health of pigs to the greatest extent.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you understand the emergency response and treatment methods for pig poisoning caused by anthelmintic drugs.