Penis Bleeding in Swine
This is a relatively common condition, the boar at mating passes fresh blood into the vagina.
Symptoms in the Boar
- Blood around vulva post service.
- Blood in semen.
- Blood around the prepuce and skin.
- No generalized illness.
- Sudden onset.
- Hemorrhage only occurs at mating.
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Causes & Contributing factors
- Damaged penis.
- Ulceration of the urethra.
- Hemorrhage from accessory glands.
- Hemorrhage from the preputial sac.
- Trauma to the penis from sows or boars in outdoor mating.
Diagnosis:
This is made from the clinical symptoms.
Treatment:
- Rest the boar for 3 weeks.
- Treat with a broad spectrum antibiotic for 5 days.
- Treat with a broad spectrum antibiotic for 5 days.
- If it reoccurs, cull the boar.