Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies In Pigs: Causes, Complications, And Prevention
Gastrointestinal foreign bodies, a common issue in pigs, can include trichobezoars (hair ingestion), phytobezoars (plant material), enteroliths (intestinal secretions), and urinoliths (urinary tract). Ingestion of foreign material can lead to complications such as stomach dilatation-volvulus syndrome (GDV), perforation, rupture, peritonitis, and sepsis, potentially resulting in death. Proper management and prevention of foreign body ingestion are crucial to ensure the health and well-being of pigs.