Swift action can save pigs from deadly respiratory disease

Early intervention can minimise the impact of swine respiratory disease, which remains a significant threat to the pigmeat sector, a leading animal health expert has advised.

Findlay MacBean of animal health company Merial Animal Health said properly administered antibiotics can target illness in the pig’s lungs, minimise distress and quickly counter the illness.

He said swine respiratory disease-causing bacteria can affect pigs of any age, but growing pigs are the most affected and experience the biggest production loss.