[MiriMaran]

One of our new pigs has a slight cough.  It seems to occur when she has been lying down and then exerts herself.  She was wormed 5-6 weeks ago by the breeder we got them from who has a very good reputation.  Otherwise she is totally OK.  Well thats not strictly true both the pigs have lice which we have been treating with louse powder.  The cough started before the use of the powder.  We are planning to get some Coopers Spot on.

So my question is - should we be concerned yet or at what point should we worry?  Could it be lung worm?  We were thinking of re-worming with Flubenol I think its called.

Any thoughts anyone?

[supplies for smallholders]

Could also be an infection referred to as "Glasses" which is carried by some pigs and affects piglets badly if not treated with antibiotics.

If in any doubt speak to a vet who knows about pigs.

Thanks

[Wizard]

The syptons are mine Miri I hope she has not got COPD poor old thing

[MiriMaran]

Both pigs are totally happy, eating fine e.t.c. but now have runny noses.  Do you think they just have a cold?  I haven't heard any coughing for a couple of days

[Wizard]

Is piggy any better today Miri I do hope so

[little blue]

will try and find my pig book, if nobody answers!
how are they now?  apart from cute...

[MiriMaran]

Still snuffely

[Hilarysmum]

Snuffly with a runny nose?  One of ours had a cold, I panicked and got the vet out, who did the usual antibiotics, which I dont like.  He didn't have eryciphilitis (sp?) which was my fear.  He still has a snuffly nose despite the anitbiotics, however is fine in himself and will be back out with the others as soon as his nose is clear.

[MiriMaran]

Pigs seem fine today.

[Hilarysmum]

Next time he coughs threaten him with the vet 

[MiriMaran]

OK

[little blue]

or 'sausages!'

[MiriMaran]

Ha ha I do squidge their bums and tell them there's not enough sausages on them yet!  Is that really mean?

[Wizard]

No. I hope you don't make sausage from their bum Secret code and cypher message No it didn't appear !?

[Wizard]

Morning Miri I looked most carefully I think I know a lot about Series 2 but SOD all about compootermebobs Workings inside and definitely driving the bluudi things Series 2 is a doddle compared