My sow's piglets are dying before birth. What could be the reason?

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Piglets are dieing in stomach. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Pig | Female | 70 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I assume you are talking about the babies being stillborn? The are many diseases that can cause this: * enterovirus * Mycoplasma (eperythrozoonosis) * leptospirosis * mycotoxicosis (fungal disease) * parvovirus * PRRS circovirus * toxoplasmosis * Carbon monoxide poisoning Some non-infectious causes: * early placental separation * trauma * oversized fetuses * uterine inertia (the uterus is not working to push the babies out fast enough * calcium deficiency of the sow I suggest you find a vet to come out and check them. If this is due to an infectious cause this could spread to any other pigs you may have.

My sow's piglets are dying before birth. What could be the reason?

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