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5. Diseases Affecting Hogs 



Young pigs are not particularly liable to any one dis- 

 ease, but easily fall prey to troubles arising from improper 

 care. Cold, wet, dirty pens cause the death of many new- 

 farrowed pigs. Dusty floors, filthy mud-holes and tin- 

 cleaned troughs are always harmful. Exposure to extreme 

 cold or to burning heat is sure to tell in loss of health or 

 weight. It is safe to say that half the troubles attacking 



These two hogs were litter mates. The large one was owned 

 and raised by the club boy, receiving good care and a balanced 

 ration. The small one, owned by the boy's father, had poor 

 care and a narrow ration. 



the younger pigs, at least, could be saved by providing them 

 with more sanitary surroundings. 



Thumps. This is a disease that manifests itself in a 

 spasmodic manner of breathing, which suggests the name. 

 It is usually a digestive trouble caused by over-feeding and 

 lack of exercise. Certain worms may also cause thumps. 

 The best preventative of thumps, which most often attack 



