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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 un- 

 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 



A razor-buck and a pure-bred. The large one was owned and 

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

 The razor-back, owned by the father, had no management, a nar- 

 row ration, produced pork slowly and unprofltably. 



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 for thumps, especially with 



