PIGS. 



CHAPTER IX. 



GENERAL DISEASES AND TREATMENT. 



1. Sore Throat. 



This is more often met with in young pigs from three to 

 six months old, but may occur at any age. 



Causes. — Getting cold, changing from a warm to a cold 

 pen, or getting wet in cold weather may cause it. 



Fig. 82. -The Hog. 



Symptoms. — There is sneezing and coughing. When at- 

 tempting to drink the water runs through the nose. The 

 throat is swollen and very tender. All the pigs of the herd 

 are likely to become affected if exposed to the same con- 

 ditions. 



Treatment. — Make the pigs as comfortable as possible, 

 by having the pen dry and lots of bedding in it. Feed soft, 

 warm food, with a large dessertspoonful of sulphur in it. 

 which will be enough for six small pigs. Give the sulphur 

 twice a day. 



