The use of drugs is an integral part of modern pig farming, helping to prevent and treat various diseases and ensuring the health and growth of pigs. However, if the pig is used for a long time, it will affect the growth and development of the pig, and the following are the harms of long-term drug use in pigs:
First of all, long-term medication may cause damage to the liver and kidney of pigs. The liver and kidneys are important metabolic and excretory organs in pigs, and many drugs need to pass through these two organs for metabolism and excretion. However, some drugs, such as tetracycline and chlortetracycline, may accumulate in the liver during long-term use, leading to liver damage and then abnormal liver function. At the same time, sulfonamides may also cause damage to the kidneys, leading to decreased kidney function and urinary stones.
When we give medicine to pigs, it is recommended to add animal herding to pig feed or drinking water: multivitamin Taibao, which can not only supplement nutrition, but also promote pig metabolism and help help pigs excrete toxins from the body.
Second, long-term use of the drug may cause neurotoxicity. Some drugs, such as penicillins, aminoglycosides, etc., may have toxic effects on the nervous system of pigs during long-term use, causing symptoms such as cranial nerve damage, ototoxicity, muscle paralysis, and peripheral neuritis. These symptoms not only affect the normal physiological function of pigs, but can also adversely affect the growth and development of pigs.
In addition, long-term use of the drug may cause allergic reactions. Pigs may have allergic reactions to certain drugs, such as penicillin, sulfonamides, etc., which may manifest as anaphylactic shock, rash, angioedema and other symptoms. Allergic reactions can not only affect the health of pigs, but can also pose a threat to the safety of farmers.
In addition to the side effects mentioned above, long-term drug use may lead to increased drug resistance. Bacteria in pigs will gradually adapt and become resistant to antibiotics over time, making the drugs that were already effective ineffective. This not only increases the difficulty and cost of treating diseases, but also may pose a threat to public health security.
In addition, long-term use of the drug may also cause superinfection. In the process of long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, the normal balance of microflora in pigs may be disrupted, resulting in the proliferation of unsuppressed bacteria and fungi, resulting in superinfection. These infections can cause symptoms such as indigestion, diarrhoea, and even serious illnesses such as lung and urinary tract infections and sepsis.
In summary, long-term use of pigs may bring a series of side effects, including liver and kidney damage, neurotoxicity, allergic reactions, increased drug resistance and superinfection. Therefore, in the pig industry, drugs should be used scientifically and rationally, and drug use instructions and veterinary advice should be followed to ensure the safety, effectiveness and economy of drug use. At the same time, strengthening the feeding management of pigs, improving the disease resistance of pigs, and reducing the occurrence and spread of diseases are the keys to reducing drug side effects and ensuring the health of pigs.