Epitheliogenesis imperfecta (aplasia cutis, imperfect skin)
Congenital condition in which the piglet is born with the absence of discrete areas of skin. It is rare.
Description
The piglet is born with the absence of discrete areas of skin. It usually occurs over the limbs or flanks and is usually associated with an individual animal (not a litter).
Sows, nursery pigs and fattening
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Not seen.
Nursing piglets
- At birth the piglet has areas of skin missing.
An abnormality during development.
Based on clinical signs.
- None, since it is sporadic.
- If the affected areas are small, the piglet will heal gradually.
- In severe cases the piglet should be euthanized