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Exudative dermatitis or "greasy pig disease" - Coggle Diagram
Exudative dermatitis or "greasy pig disease"
clinical importance
Staphylococcus hyicus
gram + cocci
normal flora
extensive seborrheic dermatitis
slow growth rate
dehydration
+/- death
affect young piglets up to about 8wo
common worldwide
etiology and transmission
stratum granulosum is main target for infection
risk factors
high stocking density
poor ventilation
high humidity
poor hygiene
can develop as young as 3do
trauma through competition to feed
poor colostrum
clinical signs
behavior
restlessness
depression
anorexia
cuts and scrapes grow larger and begin to coalesce
moist
greasy
excessive sebaceous secretions
oral ulcers
mortality ranging from 1d - 10d in piglets
weaned pigs
ear-tipped necrosis
localized lesions around face
mortality is rare in this group
stunted growth
macropscopic
multifocal circular ulcers starting from face and moving down to flanks
thickened skin
hair coarse
swollen LNs
dehydration
microscopic
surface of dermis
neuts
fibrin
gram+ bacteria
congested
hemorrhages
degenerated kidney cells due to dehydration
in ulcers
lymphs
histiocytes
diagnosis
greasy lesions are pathopneumonic
isolate
swab affected areas
ELISA test to detect toxins
virulent strains exist
ddx
swine pox
lice
mange
parakeratosis
treatment, prevention, control
abx
resistance is common
:forbidden: penicillin is out
C&S required
IM admin
antiseptic mineral oils applied to skin
prevent skin abrasion
clip teeth
treat mange
remove abrasive surfaces
vaccines available
the usual management and hygiene strategies
