Usually the sow appears dull and sometimes shows a reddening of the skin. The respiratory rate may be raised. Clinically examinations will often indicate a cause and always look for the obvious first. Temperatures will range from 39-40ºC (103-109ºF).
TREATMENT
In most cases fevers in sows will be associated with bacterial infections and a broad spectrum antibiotic should always be used. Check the temperature at and 24 hours after treatment.
Broad acting antibiotics include, oxytetracycline, trimethoprim/sulpha, amoxicillin and penicillin / streptomycin.
