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Botulism
See also clostridial diseases
(259) Botulism is rare in the domestic pig. It is caused by the toxins of Clostridium botulinum found in food decaying plants and animals.
Clinical signs
The pig becomes paralysed with flaccidity of muscles, with blindness, salivation and death.
Diagnosis
Laboratory examination for toxins.
Treatment
Management control and prevention
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