{"id":15508,"date":"2025-04-11T11:42:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T04:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T14:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T07:09:43","slug":"treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment of Newborn Piglet Disease \u2013 A Comprehensive Guide for Pig Farmers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15508\" class=\"elementor elementor-15508 elementor-13917\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b518e6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b518e6b\" 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href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Severe_cases_can_lead_to_convulsions_foaming_at_the_mouth_coma_and_death\" >Severe cases can lead to convulsions, foaming at the mouth, coma and death<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Prevention_by_iron_supplementation_is_the_most_effective_method\" >Prevention by iron supplementation is the most effective method.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#For_piglets_that_are_already_anemic_a_combination_of_intravenous_fluids_and_iron_supplementation_should_be_given_immediately\" >For piglets that are already anemic, a combination of intravenous fluids and iron supplementation should be given immediately.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Managing_congenital_malformations\" >Managing congenital malformations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Splayleg_congenital_muscular_dystrophy\" >Splayleg (congenital muscular dystrophy)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Managing_the_health_of_suckling_piglets\" >Managing the health of suckling piglets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Effective_treatment_of_coccidiosis\" >Effective treatment of coccidiosis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Toltrazuril_20_mgkg_orally_given_once_for_infected_pigs\" >Toltrazuril (20 mg\/kg orally, given once) for infected pigs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Amprolium_10-25_mgkg_orally_for_4-5_days\" >Amprolium (10-25 mg\/kg orally for 4-5 days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Sulfonamides_for_affected_herds\" >Sulfonamides for affected herds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Control_of_exudative_dermatitis\" >Control of exudative dermatitis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/treatment-of-newborn-piglet-disease-a-comprehensive-guide-for-pig-farmers\/#Control_of_diarrhea\" >Control of diarrhea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_newborn_piglet_diseases\"><\/span><strong style=\"color: #1d1d1d; font-family: inherit; font-size: 26px;\">Treatment of newborn piglet diseases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Newborn piglets face many health challenges in their first days of life. Their immature immune systems combined with environmental stressors create favorable conditions for disease to develop. Proper treatment during this critical period can not only save the piglet&#8217;s life but also lay the foundation for healthy growth.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controlling_E_coli_Infection\"><\/span><strong>Controlling E. coli Infection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>E. coli infection is one of the most common and dangerous threats to newborn piglets. E. coli diarrhea in newborn piglets usually occurs in the first four days of life, when piglets are exposed to bacteria from heavily contaminated farrowing environments and from the mother&#8217;s skin. In particular, litters of gilts are more susceptible than litters of adult sows, with an average infection rate of 30-40% and up to 80% in some herds.<\/p><p>The disease progresses rapidly, with diarrhoea appearing just 2-3 hours after infection. Therefore, early intervention is of utmost importance. Affected piglets typically present with the following symptoms:<\/p><ul><li>Profuse, watery, clear or white\/brown diarrhoea<\/li><li>Severe dehydration in severe cases<\/li><li>Mortality can be as high as 70% in affected litters<\/li><\/ul><p>Treatment should be initiated at the first sign of diarrhoea. According to veterinary protocols, the use of oral or injectable antibiotics is the mainstay of treatment. However, oral glucose-based electrolyte solutions are equally important in treating dehydration and acidosis. In severe outbreaks, prophylactic treatment may be required for all piglets immediately after birth.<\/p><p>It is particularly important to provide electrolytes to piglets via drinking water as an important first step, especially when rotavirus diarrhoea is present. Clean water should be provided 2-3 times daily in separate trays to ensure hygiene. If piglets are being fed milk replacer in the early days and develop diarrhoea, this should be stopped immediately as milk may worsen the condition.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_iron_deficiency_anaemia\"><\/span><strong>Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Iron deficiency is an almost inevitable problem in piglets housed in closed pens. Newborn piglets have very small iron stores \u2013 about 50 mg \u2013 which is only enough to meet their needs for the first 3-4 days. Meanwhile, with rapid growth, piglets need 7-16 mg of iron per day, but breast milk only provides about 1 mg\/day.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_iron_deficiency_include\"><\/span><strong>Signs of iron deficiency include:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ul><li><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deterioration_of_physical_condition_weak_vocalization\"><\/span>Deterioration of physical condition, weak vocalization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><\/li><li><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unsteady_gait_cold_skin\"><\/span>Unsteady gait, cold skin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><\/li><li><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Severe_cases_can_lead_to_convulsions_foaming_at_the_mouth_coma_and_death\"><\/span>Severe cases can lead to convulsions, foaming at the mouth, coma and death<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_by_iron_supplementation_is_the_most_effective_method\"><\/span><strong>Prevention by iron supplementation is the most effective method.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Normally, iron is provided by injection or oral route on the 3rd-5th day after birth. The injection method (intramuscular injection) ensures an accurate dose of 200 mg of iron, usually injected into the neck muscle to avoid contaminating the valuable meat area. Meanwhile, the oral method requires multiple doses in the first two weeks and is less effective due to limited iron absorption in the small intestine in the early stages of life.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_piglets_that_are_already_anemic_a_combination_of_intravenous_fluids_and_iron_supplementation_should_be_given_immediately\"><\/span><strong>For piglets that are already anemic, a combination of intravenous fluids and iron supplementation should be given immediately.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Immunicated iron dextran at a dose of 300-500 mg (depending on age) is often most effective. Without timely intervention, severely anemic piglets can develop thin heart walls, pulmonary edema, and death.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_congenital_malformations\"><\/span><strong>Managing congenital malformations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Congenital malformations affect about 1.5% of piglets in most herds, but the actual number may be as high as 3% if well documented. These defects are present at birth and require prompt intervention to increase the chances of survival.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Splayleg_congenital_muscular_dystrophy\"><\/span><strong>Splayleg (congenital muscular dystrophy)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>is one of the most common deformities, especially in the Landrace breed. There are several different forms of the condition:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Splayleg (most common):<\/strong> The hind legs are splayed to the sides and pointed forward<\/li><li><strong>Splayleg:<\/strong> Affects the ability to suckle<\/li><li><strong>Star form:<\/strong> Both the front and hind legs are splayed, making it impossible for the pig to stand<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Tape the hind legs together above the knee joint in a figure-8 shape, with moderate firmness for 2-4 days. With proper treatment, piglets usually recover within a week. However, the recovery rate is significantly reduced if the forelimbs are also affected.<\/p><p>In addition to clubfoot, <strong>other congenital anomalies<\/strong> such as syndactyly, cleft palate, and skeletal dysplasia often accompany other anomalies. Although the cause may be genetic, environmental factors may also contribute, including intrauterine viral infections, mycotoxins, or glucocorticoid use during pregnancy.<\/p><p><strong>To deal with any health problems in newborn piglets, ensuring that they receive enough colostrum is the most important factor.<\/strong> Piglets require at least 100 ml of colostrum per kg of body weight in the first 16 hours after birth. Colostrum not only provides essential nutrients but also contains important antibodies that help piglets fight disease during the risky first days of life.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_the_health_of_suckling_piglets\"><\/span><strong>Managing the health of suckling piglets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>As piglets move through their first week of life, they face a new set of health challenges that require specific treatments. Suckling piglets are still susceptible to many diseases that can severely impact their growth and survival if not treated promptly.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effective_treatment_of_coccidiosis\"><\/span><strong>Effective treatment of coccidiosis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Coccidiosis, mainly caused by <strong>Isospora suis<\/strong>, affects piglets between 5 and 15 days of age. This parasitic infection damages the intestinal wall, resulting in diarrhea that ranges in consistency from creamy to watery to pale yellow. Without appropriate intervention, mortality rates can be as high as 20% in both indoor and outdoor systems.<\/p><p>Diagnosis of coccidiosis is challenging because clinical signs often appear before oocysts can be detected in the faeces. The condition should be suspected when piglets 7-21 days of age present with diarrhoea and do not respond well to antibiotic treatment. For definitive confirmation, laboratory examination of intestinal tissue is required rather than relying solely on stool examination.<\/p><p><strong>Treatments include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toltrazuril_20_mgkg_orally_given_once_for_infected_pigs\"><\/span>Toltrazuril (20 mg\/kg orally, given once) for infected pigs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><\/li><li><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amprolium_10-25_mgkg_orally_for_4-5_days\"><\/span>Amprolium (10-25 mg\/kg orally for 4-5 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><\/li><li><h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sulfonamides_for_affected_herds\"><\/span>Sulfonamides for affected herds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Prevention:<\/strong> Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the farrowing area is essential. Unlike many other pathogens, coccidial oocysts are resistant to most disinfectants, however, products such as <strong>OO-CIDE<\/strong> are still effective. The use of Toltrazuril in piglets from 3 to 5 days of age can significantly reduce the amount of oocysts excreted and the incidence of diarrhea. Notably, recent studies have shown that the combination of Amprol and Sul-Q-Nox can significantly reduce the coccidia burden in suckling piglets, with an efficacy comparable to Ponazuril.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_of_exudative_dermatitis\"><\/span><strong>Control of exudative dermatitis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Exudative dermatitis (<strong>greasy pig disease<\/strong>) mainly affects piglets from a few days old to eight weeks of age. Caused by the bacteria <strong>Staphylococcus hyicus<\/strong>, which penetrates the skin through damaged areas and creates characteristic skin lesions with a greasy, brown surface.<\/p><p>The bacterial infection begins when the bacteria penetrates damaged skin areas, often due to the following causes:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Sharp teeth<\/strong> scratching the skin during the fight for the mother&#8217;s breast<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Knee scratches<\/strong> when searching for milk<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Poor quality barn floors<\/strong> causing skin lesions<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Improper iron injection and tooth trimming techniques<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Initial symptoms:<\/strong> Small dark areas of skin appear, localized around the face or limbs. As the disease progresses, the skin on the flanks, abdomen and between the legs turns brown, gradually spreading over the entire body. The skin becomes greasy, wrinkled and in severe cases may turn black due to necrosis. Heavily infected piglets often die, with a survival rate of only about 50%.<\/p><p><strong>Treatment:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Immediately isolate affected herds<\/li><li>Administer parenteral antibiotics based on the results of antibiotic sensitivity testing for 5 consecutive days or every other day with long-acting antibiotics<\/li><li>Use topical antibiotics to support treatment<\/li><li>Oral electrolyte supplementation to rehydrate, as infected piglets are often severely dehydrated<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_of_diarrhea\"><\/span><strong>Control of diarrhea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death and reduced growth rate in suckling piglets. There are many different pathogens that cause this condition, the most common of which are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>E. coli<\/strong> (48.6%)<\/li><li><strong>Clostridium perfringens<\/strong> (33.9%)<\/li><li><strong>Rotavirus<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>First, rehydration is the cornerstone of treating diarrhea.<\/strong> Providing electrolyte solutions through drinking water is an important first step, especially for diarrhea caused by rotavirus. This solution should be provided 2-3 times daily in separate trays to ensure cleanliness and freshness.<\/p><p><strong>Treatment of infection:<\/strong> Depending on the severity of the outbreak, the following methods may be used:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Individual cases:<\/strong> Administer appropriate antibiotics orally<\/li><li><strong>Rapidly spreading disease:<\/strong> Administer antibiotics initially orally, then mix the medication into drinking water for widespread treatment<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Improving environmental conditions also plays an important role in the recovery process.<\/strong> Diarrhea makes the barn damp and cold, so regular use of desiccant powder and addition of dry shredded paper will help create a more favorable environment for the affected piglets.<\/p><p>Ultimately, controlling diarrhea in suckling piglets requires a comprehensive approach, focusing on both symptom control and finding the root cause. In nearly 95% of cases, diarrhea is associated with multiple pathogens at the same time, which emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis before initiating treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Treatment of newborn piglet diseases Newborn piglets face many health challenges in their first days of life. Their immature immune systems combined with environmental stressors create favorable conditions for disease to develop. Proper treatment during this critical period can not only save the piglet&#8217;s life but also lay the foundation for healthy growth. Controlling E. 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