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Contagious & Zoonotic diseases

While disease transmission is always a concern, vigilance is crucial when the health and history of a pig are unknown. Rescuing pigs poses particular risks that are not encountered in a normal household environment. The pigs that are being rescued may have not been cared for properly, they may have been housed in unsanitary conditions, their immune systems may be compromised, and they may have suffered nutritionally, all of which will put them at higher risk for disease and illness. In addition, some pigs may be rescued from farm homes or from livestock auctions. These settings could put the pig in contact with farm swine that often carry different diseases than our pet pigs.

Always ensure proper quarantine procedures are following when bringing in a new pig (LINK) and watch specifically for signs or symptoms of zoonotic diseases which may be transferred from pig to human. Signs and symptoms of an ill pig are listed here (LINK)

Zoonotic Diseases and parasites contagious from pig to human

Anthrax

Brucellosis

Erysipelas

E Coli

Hepatitis E virus

Leptospirosis

Meningitis

Pasteurellosis

Rabies

Ringworm

Roundworms

Salmonellosis

Sarcoptic Mange

Streptococcus suis (type II)

Swine Influenza

Tuberculosis

 

In addition, bringing a rescued pig to your home or sanctuary can put your existing herd at risk for disease. Many diseases and parasites may be passed from pig to pig. In addition to standard quarantine procedures, watch for signs or symptoms of contagious diseases.

Diseases and parasites contagious from pig to pig

Actinobacillosis

Atrophic Rhinitis

Bordatella

Brucellosis

Coccidia

Coronavirus

E Coli

Erysipelas

Exudative Dermatitis

Glasser’s Disease

Kidneyworms

Leptospirosis

Lice

Parvovirus

PEDV

Pneumonia

Porcine parvo

Porcine pleuropneumonia

Pseudorabies

Psuedorabies

Rabies

Ringworm

Rotovirus

Roundworms

Salmonellosis

Sarcoptic Mange

Staph infections

Streptococcal infections

Swine influenza

Swine pox

Threadworms

Toxoplasmosis

Upper Respiratory Infections

Whipworms