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[Anaerobic dysentery in pigs]
Veterinarno-Meditsinski Nauki
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens type C in piglets was controlled using comprehensive biosecurity and treatment measures. This approach successfully suppressed outbreaks in a commercial swine herd.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Microbiology
- Swine Production
Context:
- Anaerobic dysentery, specifically necrotic enteritis, was identified in young piglets (1-5 days old) on an industrial swine-breeding farm.
- The disease was linked to Clostridium perfringens type C, affecting up to 3% of piglets with a 50% mortality rate.
- Outbreaks were specifically associated with farrowing boxes situated directly on the premise floor.
Purpose:
- To investigate the cause and epidemiology of anaerobic dysentery in sucking pigs.
- To evaluate the efficacy of a multi-faceted control strategy against Clostridium perfringens type C infection.
- To document successful disease suppression through integrated management practices.
Summary:
- Clostridium perfringens type C was confirmed as the causative agent of necrotic enteritis in piglets.
- A control program involving sow hygiene, 'all-in, all-out' management, medicated feed, enhanced hygiene, sow vaccination, and piglet treatment was implemented.
- The integrated control measures, including hyperimmune antitoxic serum, spectinomycin, and pharmazin, effectively suppressed the disease.
Impact:
- Demonstrated successful suppression of a significant swine disease through a combination of preventative and therapeutic interventions.
- Provides a model for disease control in commercial swine operations facing Clostridium perfringens type C challenges.
- Highlights the importance of biosecurity, vaccination, and targeted treatments in managing neonatal piglet diseases.