Thompson's Tip: Lesson for Lumps and Lameness

For example, a twist can cause lameness and treatment with a reputable anti-inflammatory medicine may be the best option. However, if  broken bones are suspected, then the pig should be euthanased immediately on welfare grounds.

Often these cases are treated only with antibiotics when a number of good anti-inflammatory drugs licensed for pigs will remedy the ailment.

He says that while it can be difficult on farm to decide whether a swelling on a pig's leg is the result of an injury or infection, anti-inflammatory agents act to reduce the swelling and speed-up recovery.

"Producers should discuss the use of anti-inflammatory drugs during their vet visits," he says.

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