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ThePigSite Quick Disease Guide
Contents of Quick Disease Guide
Penis Bleeding
This is a relatively common condition, the boar at mating passes fresh blood into the vagina.
Symptoms
Boar- Blood around vulva post service.
- Blood in semen.
- Blood around the prepuce and skin.
- No generalised illness.
- Sudden onset.
- Haemorrhage only occurs at mating.
- N/A
Causes / contributing factors
- Damaged penis.
- Ulceration of the urethra.
- Haemorrhage from accessory glands.
- Haemorrhage 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
- If it reoccurs cull the boar
