A CASE OF NON-PROGRESSIVE ATROPHIC RHINITIS IN A 3-MONTH OLD WEARNER DUROC PIG - A CASE RE

Authors

  • B. E. Egbodo Swine and Rabbit Research Programme
  • P. O. Oke Departments of Parasitology and Entomology
  • R. Hassan Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • T. K. Bello Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • D. T. Tsavkar Swine and Rabbit Research Programme

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6624

Keywords:

Atrophic rhinitis, Duroc, weaner

Abstract

The attention of the Animal Health team of Swine section of Swine and Rabbit Research Programme of NAPRI was drawn to a weaner pen of swine unit on 30" February 2015 with a compliant of swelling and assymmetry of the snout ofa 3 month old Duroc weaner weighing 23.5kg. History revealed that the condition was seen 2 weeks prior to presentation with inappetiance. Microbiological survey identified Bordatella spp and Corynebacterium spp from the exudate gotten from the swelling. Antibiogram revealed susceptibility to tetracycline. Tetracycline LA was given ai 20mg/kg with total dosage 470mg twice 4 days apart deep intramuscularly.

Author Biographies

  • R. Hassan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Biotechnology Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute

  • T. K. Bello, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Biotechnology Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute

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Published

2024-07-15

Issue

2016: NSAP 2016 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

A CASE OF NON-PROGRESSIVE ATROPHIC RHINITIS IN A 3-MONTH OLD WEARNER DUROC PIG - A CASE RE. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 72-73. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6624