Pigs on a farm may sometimes suffer from indigestion, lose their appetite, and grow slowly. In such cases, it is recommended to feed the affected pigs less or withhold feed for one or two days, switch to easily digestible feed, and use medication primarily to cleanse the intestines, inhibit fermentation, and regulate gastrointestinal function.
1, gut cleansing and fermentation inhibition
Use sodium sulfate (magnesium sulfate) or artificial salt 30~80 grams, or 100 milliliters of vegetable oil, and 2~5 grams of ichthyol or 2~4 milliliters of Lysol. Add an appropriate amount of water and administer orally in １ dose(s).
2, regulate gastrointestinal function
Administer after bowel cleansing. If the gastrointestinal contents have not undergone severe putrefactive fermentation and the feces are not foul-smelling, it may also be administered directly. Various stomachic agents may be used, such as yeast tablets or rhubarb and sodium bicarbonate tablets, 2 to 10 tablets, mixed into a small amount of feed and given once daily for 2 doses. For piglets, use 2 to 5 grams each of Lactasin and pepsin, 2 milliliters of dilute hydrochloric acid, and 200 milliliters of water. Mix and administer orally in 2 divided doses. When many pigs are affected, take 3.5 kilograms of artificial salt and mix into a powder. Give 5 to 15 grams per pig per dose, mixed into feed; double the amount in cases of constipation, and adjust the dose downward for small pigs.
3, reduce inflammation and stop diarrhea
If an affected pig has persistent diarrhea or severe diarrhea and vomiting, inflammation must be reduced, diarrhea stopped, and vomiting controlled. Oral antibiotics or sulfonamides should be given, such as gentamicin, ampicillin, or compound sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. For dehydrated pigs, promptly administer intravenous 5% glucose solution, compound sodium chloride solution, or physiological saline to maintain fluid balance.