Hog threw up today

Anonymous-0 · Oct 12, 2010

Saw one of my hogs throw up today after I feed them dinner. I only do a handful of hogs each year and I don't even keep them year round. This is the first time I've seen one throw up. Their diet consists of grain, bread, and produce, pretty evenly distributed. And yes there is always clean water available.

Should I be concerned? Are there any particular signs to look for? Overall the pig looks very healthy. He does cough somewhat often but then again I'm super picky when it comes to keeping the pig pen dry, usually with shavings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keep in mind I do this as a hobby, please do not offer me big money solutions. Also, if you're interested in telling me to research animals or something before I get them, don't. I've done hogs for a number of years. Lastly I'm really not interested in anyones negative or sarcastic comments or responses. Unfortuantely I've run into that more than once on this site while just looking for some friendly advice.

RN · Oct 12, 2010

Check symptoms of swine psuedoerabies(?) and check if something else in area - swine flu was named for the hogs getting their version that could be passed back and forth to humans/hogs. If couple antibiotic shots don"t cure him after seperating from rest of hogs-- bag of charcoal and quart of mustard/pepper barbecue sauce, Philipino whole hog barbecue grill might be considered. If still under 100 pounds?- Spanish/Mexican fire pit or split for roasting pans. Seperation recommended in case it is something contagious to rest. Long cooking will kill almost every pathogen. RN

John from Lubbock · Oct 12, 2010

They're susceptible to a dozen different diseases. And other hogs aren't necessarily the vector... flu can come from birds or humans, for instance.

I hope someone more knowledgeable than I answers you. Talk to your vet if you have one, a quick phone consultation could help.

cadet trooper · Oct 12, 2010

Jeez RN, I thought how are you going to get the hog to eat all that? hahahah!

Anonymous-0 · Oct 12, 2010

get a vet, might be the cheapest dollar you ever spent. Did you buy it in? Might be TB, pneumonia,Take it"s temperature? Spend a dollar, you won"t get the answer here.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 12, 2010

Raised Thousands of HOGGS until Clinton had to pay off the Thugs and Special interest groups that got him elected , and run us out of business .. aint no big deal if one throws up ,pigs have a human type stomach , could be anything causing it, change the feed , As long as THEY ARE NOT ALL ACTING UP

GeneMO · Oct 12, 2010

Might need de-worming.

Gene

mnoliverguy · Oct 12, 2010

First of all good luck with the hogs,I cant help but I would like to say you sure hit the nail on the head in your last parograph! There are alot of smart **s"s on this site most of them regulars. Hope the hogs get better.

msb · Oct 12, 2010

Throwing up doesn't bother me as much as the coughing.I vote worms. Lung worms-large round worms ? Who knows,could be either. Shoot them all with Ivermectin.Will also clean up any lice or mange they may have.TSC carries it.It stores well,so don't be concerned about having to buy more than you need. A clean pen won't help,especially if your hogs have access to a dirt lot. Most soils are full of worm eggs.

okierob · Oct 12, 2010

I'd watch and make sure they dont get bloody diarea also. (swine disentary)

How long has it been since they were wormed? i usually wormed mine every month and gave them medicated feed for awhile after i got them. No telling what they would catch at the sale barn.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 12, 2010

(quoted from post at 22:57:30 10/12/10) Saw one of my hogs throw up today after I feed them dinner. I only do a handful of hogs each year and I don't even keep them year round. This is the first time I've seen one throw up. Their diet consists of grain, bread, and produce, pretty evenly distributed. And yes there is always clean water available.

Should I be concerned? Are there any particular signs to look for? Overall the pig looks very healthy. He does cough somewhat often but then again I'm super picky when it comes to keeping the pig pen dry, usually with shavings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keep in mind I do this as a hobby, please do not offer me big money solutions. Also, if you're interested in telling me to research animals or something before I get them, don't. I've done hogs for a number of years. Lastly I'm really not interested in anyones negative or sarcastic comments or responses. Unfortuantely I've run into that more than once on this site while just looking for some friendly advice.

Do you call the vet when your tractor has water in the oil?

buickanddeere · Oct 12, 2010

I agree with the heart/lung worm theory. Or you have fed the hog food from our cafeteria at work.
As for smart answers and criticism. They are a rarity unless somebody asked a truly dim witted question.

kyhayman · Oct 12, 2010

I'd spend a little time with a magnafying glass looking closely at any grain they are getting. A faint white or pink mold and sometimes it is VERY faint, other times very pronounced but not much of it can be from the mycotoxin vomitoxin. Thats the exact symptom of vomitoxin poisoning in the early stages. Later on it can cause some really bizzare symptoms and behaviors but early on pigs vomiting is the most common symptom.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 13, 2010

The bloody diahrea showed up. (tom 43)

TripleRange · Oct 13, 2010

I'll vote vomitoxin poisoning.

Traditional Farmer · Oct 13, 2010

Remove the picture of Nancy Pelosi from the dining area before the HSUS comes down on you.

randallk · Oct 13, 2010

Hogs throw up from time to time. I wouldn't be too concerned....unless they all start doing it.

randallk · Oct 13, 2010

'Couldn't think of it till now....but hogs can get a disease called TGE (transmissible gastroenteritis). It's characterized by vomiting in older hogs (50 pound plus) and usually profuse diarrhea in baby pigs...usually resulting in death. Mortality rate in baby pigs often approaches 90%+. Older hogs can usually withstand it, but they go off feed and also get extremely loose. The odor is profound. Starling birds usually transmit the disease. It usually goes through an entire herd affecting all animals in the herd.
'Not meaning to alarm you, as I think you just had a hog that threw up. No big deal.

Geo-TH,In · Oct 13, 2010

I tend to agree with you. There seem to be a lot of self proclaimed experts on this sight with way too many negative comments. I wish we could all give are 2 cents worth and still show respect.

cadet trooper · Oct 13, 2010

SLGm don"t take it personal the problems you"re having is one reason I personally don"t raise hogs anymore and probably why others on here don"t either. It just seems you have to be a vet,biochemist and a scrub nurse combined and then there is the weather and the birds yadda,yadda, good luck and I hope no hard feelings.CT

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