Week of 18-Dec-2024

This pig has a mass protruding from behing. What is the most likely cause of this lesion?

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Rectal prolapse is quite common in pigs. There are several causes such as diarrhea, respiratory disease causing abdominal pressure, cold houses, slippery floors, overstocking in pens and anal penetration.

Treatment is by finding the cause and fixing it.

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