Ergot alkaloids (EA) are produced by fungi, together with Claviceps purpurea, which may result in EA contamination of wheat and cereal grains and trigger sow agalactia by inhibiting prolactin manufacturing.
Goal: This case studies the extent of EA and length of publicity discovered underneath subject situations in a herd that skilled a excessive neonatal mortality occasion consequent to agalactia within the sows, and provides sensible data for together with EA toxicity on the differential record for veterinarians, in addition to options on sensible strategies for prevention that ought to be mentioned with feed suppliers.
Strategies: On this case of sow agalactia and elevated piglet mortality, a analysis of ergotism was made primarily based on scientific indicators and feed evaluation.
Outcomes: The lactation weight-reduction plan had EA at 330 ppb and was fed to sows for 12 to 14 days leading to 79% (50%) imply (SD) mortality in uncovered litters.
Conclusion: Ergot alkaloid ranges as little as 0.33 mg/kg of feed (0.33 ppm) might end in scientific indicators in lactating sows.
Senatra Ok, Gaab T, Pierdon M. Ergotism in an natural sow herd and the affect on lactation efficiency and subsequent reproductive efficiency. J Swine Well being Prod. Printed on-line January 16, 2025. https://doi.org/10.54846/jshap/1408
