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I have 6 hogs put of the same litter 3 are doing fine and 3

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I have 6 hogs put of the same litter 3 are doing fine and 3 are having
problem. They move around like they have arthritus and sit like a dog
One female can't stand very long and wobbles in the rear end when
she does stand.

Submitted: 1 year ago.
Category: Large Animal Veterinary
Expert:  Dr. Todd replied 1 year ago.

How long have your hogs had this problem?

Do you notice any swelling in their legs?

Can you take their rectal temperature?

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Customer: replied 1 year ago.

I've used antibotic on them,they seemed to get better then about 4 weeks
ago the female started to have trouble standing .There not losing
weight but there not gaining very well. The female discharged a white
worm about the size of a pencil. Temp.normal and no swelling in the joints or heat in the joints

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Expert:  Dr. Todd replied 1 year ago.

The female has had a problem standing for about four weeks?

How long have the other two been moving stiffly and sitting like dogs?

Have you dewormed them?

Are they coughing?

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