Care of piglets and management of viral diseases of the digestive organs

Abstract

In contemporary industrial pig production, there is a tendency to disregard the animals' biological needs, which has deleterious consequences for their health and significantly impacts production efficiency. The health of suckling piglets is a prerequisite for profitable pig production and is contingent on the conditions of their keeping, care, nutrition, and health control. The control of diseases of infectious etiology on farms can be achieved through the implementation of prophylactic and therapeutic measures, in addition to heightened oversight of professional services. Viral diseases of the digestive organs represent a constant threat to pig production. It is a fact that one of the most prevalent health concerns is the incidence of diarrhea. Diarrhea has been identified as a significant economic and health concern within pig populations. In the majority of cases, therapy is symptomatic and frequently yields unsatisfactory outcomes. Vaccination is not a viable option in most cases, and prevention and disease control are limited to implementing animal hygiene measures. Following the implementation of standard animal hygiene measures on farms, the subsequent step is to introduce internal and external biosecurity measures. This involves the monitoring of biosecurity indicators. In the context of our research project, we undertook the monitoring of diseases affecting the digestive organs of pigs from controlled farms. The objective of the present study was to provide a comprehensive overview of diseases of the digestive organs of viral etiology.