Skin pustules - Atlas of swine pathology

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Possible causes: Postpartum Agalactia SyndromeVicesOther

The sharp needle teeth of piglets can damage the teats and udder and allow infection to penetrate.This could lead to acute mastitis. The sow shows signs of illness-  she is depressed, reluctant to rise or suckle, inappetant, and will have a raised temperature. To reduce the incidence of such lesions, piglets’ sharp teeth are often clipped or filed in commercial pig production.