Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Pig Diseases

Author: Shi Qiumei
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: In recent years, China's pig farming industry has been developing towards scale and intensification, with a large number of specialized pig farming households emerging in rural areas. Many large and medium-sized cities have also established numerous factory-farmed pig farms to support the "vegetable basket" initiative. China's pig production has adopted a development strategy that involves the state, collective, and individual sectors, playing a significant role in the national economy. In terms of breeding superior pig breeds and introducing excellent foreign breeds, relevant authorities have conducted extensive and highly effective work. Significant advancements have also been made in feed processing, pigsty construction, and feeding management techniques. These improvements have played a crucial role in promoting the development of the pig farming industry, boosting rural economies, improving the lives of urban and rural residents, and facilitating foreign trade. However, with the increase in feeding density and the rise in stress factors, favorable conditions have been created for the spread of diseases. The larger the pig herd, the more severe the losses if an epidemic occurs. Moreover, there are numerous types of pig diseases, many of which are complex and difficult to diagnose and treat, posing a serious threat to the pig farming industry. To better control and eliminate pig diseases and to disseminate scientific knowledge of diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible among pig farming households, addressing practical production issues, the authors have referred to several books and the latest research findings on pig diseases from both domestic and international sources in recent years, and have compiled this book.