pig health - abscess

Discussion in 'Pigs' started by zork75, Sep 2, 2003.

  1. Sep 2, 2003 #1
    zork75

    zork75 New Member

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    one of my pigs (~70lbs) has developed what looks to me like a baseball-sized abscess on her belly. otherwise, she seems completely healthy, feeds well, walks well, etc. can i expect problems with meat quality when i slaughter? i was thinking i would just cut out the affected area. does anyone have experience with this problem?
     
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  3. Sep 2, 2003 #2
    Sunrise

    Sunrise Well-Known Member

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    Is it a Abcess?? or is it a HERNIA???better be sure before you do any cutting

    Joe
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2003 #3
    Rone

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    It might be a umbilical hernia (belly button).
    If it's in that area, it won't hurt the quality of meat.
     
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  6. Sep 3, 2003 #4
    zork75

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    thanks for the info -- it looks a heck of a lot like umbilical hernia photos/descriptions i've been able to find now. hopefully this one'll remain on the small size until slaughter. . .

    thanks again!
     
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