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Pigs My pig has blood like tears run from its eyes for the last two days. What could be the cause. She is about to farrow
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Please read this article below as it may help you.
Cause: The moist pink layer that lines the insides of the eyelids is called the conjunctiva. It may become inflamed due to bacterial or viral infection, irritating gases, or foreign material that is trapped in the eye. This condition is called conjunctivitis. There is also a flap of tissue at the front of the eye (indicated by the arrow) called the third eyelid. The third eyelid is home to white blood cells of the lymphocyte variety which can react quickly when infection is present in the eye. When the pig's eyes water, tears spill over the cheek which produces a wet spot that collects dust. Watering of the eyes is often the first sign of conjunctivitis.
Very high levels of ammonia gas can cause tearing. Usually, a number of pigs in the same pen will be affected. It takes very high levels of ammonia to cause tearing in pigs, and this level of ammonia will cause a burning sensation in human eyes. High ammonia concentrations typically come from a manure storage pit that is too full, pushing manure gases including ammonia into the pig's living area, and/or from inadequate ventilation. If a single pig is affected, especially in only one eye, check for an injury or foreign matter in the eye.
Infectivity: Bacterial or viral forms may be transmitted between pigs in tears.
Treatment: When the conjunctiva becomes infected, it swells and becomes redder and there may be some discharge from the eye. Often non-infective conjunctivitis will resolve on its own without treatment, but the process can be speeded up with antibiotic eye drops procured from your herd veterinarian. A unique infection of the conjunctiva occurs with a type of bacteria called chlamydia. These bacteria penetrate deep into the tissues lining the eye and cause severe swelling of the conjunctiva and the third eyelid. Often the third eyelid becomes enlarged to such an extent that it bulges out of the eye. Usually, both eyes are affected and there is no effective treatment for this condition. Affected pigs should be moved to the hospital pen to minimize competition.
Our expert @nedward may have some advice for you and know more about the situation.
Cause: The moist pink layer that lines the insides of the eyelids is called the conjunctiva. It may become inflamed due to bacterial or viral infection, irritating gases, or foreign material that is trapped in the eye. This condition is called conjunctivitis. There is also a flap of tissue at the front of the eye (indicated by the arrow) called the third eyelid. The third eyelid is home to white blood cells of the lymphocyte variety which can react quickly when infection is present in the eye. When the pig's eyes water, tears spill over the cheek which produces a wet spot that collects dust. Watering of the eyes is often the first sign of conjunctivitis.
Very high levels of ammonia gas can cause tearing. Usually, a number of pigs in the same pen will be affected. It takes very high levels of ammonia to cause tearing in pigs, and this level of ammonia will cause a burning sensation in human eyes. High ammonia concentrations typically come from a manure storage pit that is too full, pushing manure gases including ammonia into the pig's living area, and/or from inadequate ventilation. If a single pig is affected, especially in only one eye, check for an injury or foreign matter in the eye.
Infectivity: Bacterial or viral forms may be transmitted between pigs in tears.
Treatment: When the conjunctiva becomes infected, it swells and becomes redder and there may be some discharge from the eye. Often non-infective conjunctivitis will resolve on its own without treatment, but the process can be speeded up with antibiotic eye drops procured from your herd veterinarian. A unique infection of the conjunctiva occurs with a type of bacteria called chlamydia. These bacteria penetrate deep into the tissues lining the eye and cause severe swelling of the conjunctiva and the third eyelid. Often the third eyelid becomes enlarged to such an extent that it bulges out of the eye. Usually, both eyes are affected and there is no effective treatment for this condition. Affected pigs should be moved to the hospital pen to minimize competition.
Our expert @nedward may have some advice for you and know more about the situation.