Efecto de la penicilina en cerdos de la raza de Large White en etapa de crecimiento para el tratamiento de la Erisipela porcina (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae).

Swine Erysipelas, a pathology caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, is a disease that impacts the profitability of swine producers due to its high morbidity and mortality; the purpose of this bibliographic research work is to describe the effects of penicillin in Large White pigs in growth stage for the treatment of this disease. During the analysis of the information, the importance of swine production at national level, the life cycle of the bacterium (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae), the risk factors, the protocol for the safe use of penicillin in growing pigs were determined. The results indicate that penicillin is effective in reducing acute symptoms, but its prolonged use can generate bacterial resistance and adverse effects; it should be noted that, in order to administer penicillin, the animals body weight should be evaluated; it is suggested between 20 and 30 thousand IU per kilo in growing pigs; a correct application contributes to minimize risks. In addition, the research highlights the importance of implementing complementary strategies such as vaccination and environmental management to control the disease. In conclusion, a correct diagnosis and management of the disease will contribute to the optimization of penicillin use, reducing potential losses.

Swine Erysipelas, a pathology caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, is a disease that impacts the profitability of swine producers due to its high morbidity and mortality; the purpose of this bibliographic research work is to describe the effects of penicillin in Large White pigs in growth stage for the treatment of this disease. During the analysis of the information, the importance of swine production at national level, the life cycle of the bacterium (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae), the risk factors, the protocol for the safe use of penicillin in growing pigs were determined. The results indicate that penicillin is effective in reducing acute symptoms, but its prolonged use can generate bacterial resistance and adverse effects; it should be noted that, in order to administer penicillin, the animals body weight should be evaluated; it is suggested between 20 and 30 thousand IU per kilo in growing pigs; a correct application contributes to minimize risks. In addition, the research highlights the importance of implementing complementary strategies such as vaccination and environmental management to control the disease. In conclusion, a correct diagnosis and management of the disease will contribute to the optimization of penicillin use, reducing potential losses.

La Erisipela porcina, es una patología causada por Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, es una enfermedad que impacta la rentabilidad de los productores porcinos debido a su alta morbilidad y mortalidad; este trabajo de investigación bibliográfica tiene como propósito describir los efectos de la penicilina en cerdos de la raza de Large White en etapa de crecimiento para el tratamiento de esta enfermedad. Durante el análisis de la información se determinó la importancia de la producción porcina a nivel nacional, el ciclo de vida de la bacteria (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae), los factores de riesgos, el protocolo para el uso seguro de la penicilina en cerdos que se encuentran en etapa de crecimiento. Los resultados indican que la penicilina es efectiva en reducir los síntomas agudos, pero su uso prolongado puede generar resistencia bacteriana y efectos adversos; cabe señalar que, para administrar penicilina se debe de evaluar el peso corporal del animal, se sugiere entre 20 y 30 mil UI por kilo en cerdos que se encuentran en etapa de crecimiento, una correcta aplicación contribuye a minimizar los riesgos. Además, la investigación destaca la importancia de implementar estrategias complementarias como la vacunación y el manejo ambiental para controlar la enfermedad. En conclusión, un correcto diagnóstico y manejo de la enfermedad contribuirá a la optimización del uso de la penicilina, reduciendo las posibles pérdidas