Some of our pigs cough real bad. It seems that they are choking, and their whole body gets into it. It lasts for about 3-5 minutes at a time, and not only when feeding, so it isn't the chop dust. Some also have scabbing behind their ears. The person who had them before us said that they had been treated for Mange with a Malathion/water mixture. We have no idea if that's appropriate, what amounts of each to use if it is, or if it's the best thing for them. They have not been exposed to any other pigs for the past 2.5 months, but are not gaining very well, and the coughing is of concern. We don't like to use chemicals, but are very new to pigs so maybe that's necessary.
Any suggestions about possible causes and/or treatment? Any help is sure appreciated.
Judy
Any suggestions about possible causes and/or treatment? Any help is sure appreciated.
Judy